Man allegedly fled with $8000 worth of cigarettes from Newtown supermarket

Police are investigating after a man alleged stole about $8000 worth of cigarettes from a Newtown supermarket.

Police are investigating after a man allegedly stole $8000 worth of cigarettes. Picture: Supplied

A man allegedly fled a Newtown supermarket with about $8000 worth of cigarettes, and police are calling for public assistance to track him down.

In a post to the Eyewatch – Geelong Police Service Area Facebook page, police said officers were investigating a theft at a Newtown supermarket on September 9.

“Investigators have been told a man attended the store on Shannon Ave at around 6.40pm, leant over the unattended front counter and took a large box of cigarettes from the store without paying,” the police said in the post.

“It (is) believed the man fled with (about) $8000 worth of cigarettes.”

Police have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.

The man was wearing a black cap, grey hooded jumper and brown cargo pants.

Anyone who recognises the man or has any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Originally published as Man allegedly fled with $8000 worth of cigarettes from Newtown supermarket