A LARGE quantity of cigarettes was stolen from Malvern Springs Service Station on Worcester Road, Malvern.

Two thieves broke into a store area at around 5.35pm on Sunday (December 9), before making off with the haul in the back of a blue Ford Sierra, which had the part registration H687

The theft was carried out by a white male in his early 20s, around 5ft 8in tall and with a thin build. He was said to be wearing a black woolly hat, a light-coloured fleece top and black trousers.

He was helped by a female in her early 20s, with long, light-coloured hair worn loose. She was wearing a prominent silver earring and a black scarf.

Anyone with any information should contact West Mercia Police on 01905 723888 quoting reference c/541160.