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Warwick police appeal for information after CCTV released of Palmerin St tobacconist robbery

Police are looking for assistance in locating three people who were involved the brazen break and enter of a Palmerin St tobacconist last week.

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Police are investigating the brazen break and enter of a Warwick business with three alleged offenders caught on CCTV.

A tobacconist on Palmerin St was targeted on Thursday about 8.30pm, with three alleged offenders nabbed on camera breaking through the front of the store while it was closed.

The offenders cut through a padlock on the front roller door of the store, then smashing the glass shopfront, before entering the store and spraypainting the security cameras white.

Police are investigating after a break and enter on a Palmerin Street business (Photo: Warwick Police)
Police are investigating after a break and enter on a Palmerin Street business (Photo: Warwick Police)

The trio fled through the back with a box of products, and were caught on council CCTV located in the back car park.

The bolt cutters police believe were used to enter the business were left in the back room of the premise.

The group were last sighted running west through Central State School and along Myall Ave at about 8.32pm on Thursday night.

Police are investigating after a break and enter on a Palmerin Street business (Photo: Warwick Police)
Police are investigating after a break and enter on a Palmerin Street business (Photo: Warwick Police)

The offenders were all dressed in black with balaclavas obscuring their face, except one with a distinct pink backpack.

Police are currently investigating the matter and are urging anyone with information to contact them via Warwick Police Station or Crime Stoppers.

Anyone with information related to the crime, including, the purchase or theft of red and black Trojan bolt cutters, a can of white spray paint and black balaclavas are urged to contact police.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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