A MAN was spotted stealing thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes from a delivery vehicle in Cirencester on Friday.

The thief, who police believe was driving a grey Toyota, stole the cigarettes from a vehicle parked at the Abbey Way service garage, near Gloucester Street in Cirencester, at around 12.15pm on Friday, March 15.

Officers would like anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity during this time frame to get in touch.

Information can be provided to police by completing a form on Gloucestershire police's website quoting incident number 237 of March 15. 

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111. 

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