Appeal after scratch-cards worth more than £500 stolen in distraction burglary at hospital store

Officers are appealing for information after scratch-cards worth more than £500 were stolen in a distraction burglary at a store based in Stafford County Hospital. 

A member of staff reported that two men entered the store at about 6.25pm on Wednesday (26 January).

One of the men distracted staff, while it is believed that the other man unlocked a cabinet and stole the scratch-cards, worth in the region of £548, before re-locking the cabinet.

The scratch-cards were noticed missing a day later on Thursday (27 January) and the theft was then reported to police.

Officers have reviewed CCTV footage of the area at the time and would like to speak to two men (pictured) in connection with the incident.

Anyone who recognise the men, saw what happened or who may have any information relating to the theft, is asked to get in touch.

Contact Staffordshire Police on Facebook, Twitter, or call 101, quoting incident number 145 of 27 January.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.