Cash and cigarettes were stolen as thieves targeted a shop in the middle of the night.

A burglary took place between 2.30am and 3.55am at Village Stores in High Street, Bovingdon.

The door was forced open before the store was raided.

A large quantity of cigarettes were taken alongside cash. It is believed the suspects then left the area in an unknown vehicle.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity.

Detective Constable Laurence Harwood, from the Dacorum local crime unit, said: “I appreciate the incident occurred in the early hours but, this may mean any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area would have stood out. I am appealing for anyone with information to please get in touch. Your call could greatly assist our enquiries.”

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting crime reference number 41/55937/18 or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.