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Eight people break into Rocky servo, steal cigarettes

February 23, 2023 8:33 am in by

Investigations are underway after two business break-ins in Rockhampton.

Eight people smashed through the front windows of a service station at Parkhurst after midnight on Wednesday.

Police say they stole cigarettes before taking off in multiple cars.

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In a second incident, which officers believe is linked to the first, three people later smashed through the window of a business in Park Avenue.

They were unsuccessful in accessing a cigarette cabinet and left the scene.

Initial investigations indicate the group were travelling in three vehicles; a white 2022 Toyota Landcruiser with the registration DOM970, a white 2017 Mitsubishi ASX with the registration 043DE3, and a blue 2021 Hyundai Kona with the registration 137CV9.

No one was injured in either incident.

Any witnesses or anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV vision is urged to contact police.

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