Robbers broke in to an off licence in Stevenage and took a stash of cigarettes in the early hours of Thursday morning police have said.

Around 3am on Thursday, February 9, the robbers broke in to the The Oval Wines store, at The Oval shops after forcing open the back door.

They took a large quantity of cigarettes before making off.

Anyone with any information that could assist the police investigation should call DC Karen Dewar on 101, quoting crime reference number E1/17/1026.