Burglars stole cigarettes worth £500 from a Borehamwood newsagent in a night-time raid.
Fourbouys newsagent, in Hartforde Road, was broken into at around 3.50am last Monday.
The incident is being linked to another burglary in Bushey the next night, where cigarettes were also stolen.
Police are asking for witnesses to come forward.
PC Richard Hooley, who is based at Borehamwood police station, in Elstree Way, said: “Any information you have could prove vital to our investigation.”
Contact PC Hooley on 01727 796640 or 0845 33 00 222 citing crime reference numbers J2/08/2007 or J1/08/5723.
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