POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a suspected burglary at the Post Office shop at St Giles on the Heath.

Entry was gained by force sometime between 1.30am and 2.30am on Friday, January 13, police say and a high value of alcohol and tobacco was allegedly stolen.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson confirmed: "We are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information in connection with a report of a burglary to the Post Office shop at St Giles on the Heath.

"Entry was gained by force, a high value of alcohol and tobacco was stolen, there were believed to be at least three suspects.

"This took place sometime between 1.30am and 2.30am on Friday, January 13. If you have any information or have any CCTV in the area mentioned please contact police via our website here or phone 101 quoting crime number 50230009349.