Burglars steal £700 worth of dog food

Police are appealing for witnesses after burglars escaped with almost £700 worth of dog food from a store in Exeter.

The offenders forced a rear door to break into Parr’s Farm Country Store at Matford sometime between 8.30pm on 29 September and 8.30am the next day.

They stole 40 bags of dried dog food, valued at £695 and in distinctive green and white plastic bags containing the letters CJS in large print.

The haul included 30 15kg bags of CJS adult champ dog food and 10 15kg bags of CJS mixed dog food.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen any suspicious vehicles or individuals near to the property at the time of the offence.

They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have been offered similar dog food for sale.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, quoting crime reference