Four people dressed in balaclavas allegedly broke into a petrol station shop and stole cigarettes, vapes and alcohol.

The incident happened on Monday, September 16 on West Ashton Road at the Trowbridge Lodge Budgens store.

CCTV is understood to show four people dressed in balaclavas to mask their faces entering the store.

It is also believed they were dressed in dark clothing. Since the incident Wiltshire Police has been investigating the incident.

A spokesperson said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a petrol station on West Ashton Road, Trowbridge last night (16/09).

“At 10.42pm four people, dressed in dark clothing and balaclavas are believed to have broken into the shop and stolen cigarettes, vapes and alcohol.

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Police at the scene of the raid at Trowbridge Lodge filling station. Police at the scene of the raid at Trowbridge Lodge filling station. (Image: Trevor Porter)

“Officers were alerted to another burglary report in Shaftsbury and pursued the vehicle, believed to be linked to the two incidents.

“The occupants decamped from the vehicle in Compton Chamberlayne and the vehicle was seized.

“A large quantity of vapes and cigarettes were located in the back of the vehicle, and a crowbar and fire extinguishers were also recovered.”

A witness, who was at the scene, said a "glass door had been smashed and burglar alarms had been ripped off the wall".

Wiltshire Police called out the National Police helicopter to track the gang’s vehicle to Compton Chamberlayne near Wilton after being alerted to the incident.

The Budgens store normally shuts at 10pm when the filling station closes. Staff were reportedly alerted to the incident when the alarms sounded.

Police at the scene of the raid at Trowbridge Lodge filling station. Police at the scene of the raid at Trowbridge Lodge filling station. (Image: Trevor Porter)

Wiltshire Police have cordoned off the filling station and forensic officers have began their investigation.

It is understood there has been a spate of similar incidents across the South West in which tobacco, cigarettes, vapes and alcohol have been stolen.

If you have information that could help with police enquiries,  contact them on 10 quoting reference number 54240109716.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.