Boxing Day alcohol and cigarettes theft from village shop prompts police appeal

POLICE have issued an appeal for information following a Boxing Day “theft by housebreaking” at a Poolewe shop.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of December 26, saw a “significant” quantity of alcohol and cigarettes being taken from Poolewe Village Stores, as well as damage to the shop’s front door.

Police also believe that a smashed window at Poolewe Hotel, and a nearby phone box being vandalised, occurred at a similar time to the shop’s break-in.

Police Scotland Highland and Islands said: “We are appealing for information from the local community in the Poolewe and wider Wester Ross area following a theft by housebreaking which occurred at Poolewe Village Stores at about 1am on 26 December 2024.

“A significant quantity of alcohol and cigarettes were taken and damage caused to the shop door. We believe that a window was smashed at Poolewe Hotel and a nearby phone box was vandalised at a similar time.

“Anyone who can assist is asked to contact us via 101, quoting incident number 0222 of 26 December 2024. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be given 100 per cent anonymously.”