Two elderly women stole £1,000 worth of cigarettes after they distracted a shopkeeper and used a dress to hide the stolen items.
The women, who are described as Asian, entered the Best-One store in Bridge Street, Banbury, and stole the items at around 8:30pm on Friday, March 10.
They distracted the shop keeper whilst one woman let herself into the stockroom and concealed a large amount of cigarettes in her dress.
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The women then left the shop and fled the scene in a Silver Volkswagen Passat.
PC Dawson based at Banbury Police station is appealing for witnesses following the burglary.
A police spokesperson said: “If you believe you may have witnessed this incident, or have any information, then please ring 101 and give reference number 43230108956.”
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