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Burglars target Cornish Spar stores

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Shop burglaries and an attempted break-in are being investigated by police in Cornwall.

Devon and Cornwall Police said officers received reports of burglaries at Spar stores in Quintrell Downs at about 03:00 GMT on Sunday and in Tregaswith’s Westways filling station at about 05:00 on Monday.

Police said two suspects stole cigarettes in Quintrell Downs and cigarettes, tobacco and alcohol in Tregaswith.

The force added an attempted break-in overnight on Saturday and Sunday had been reported at the Spar store on Tower Road, Newquay, but entry was not gained.

Police said officers were investigating whether the incidents were linked.

Officers have urged people with information to come forward.

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