Cigarettes stolen from Manchester gas station

MANCHESTER Burglars made off with 250 packs of cigarettes valued at more than $1,700 on Sunday but left other items behind during a break-in at Jersey Gas in Whiting, township police reported.

Police issued a statement that they responded to the burglary report at about 12:45 a.m. at Jersey Gas, 100 Lacey Rd.

Police said the burglars entered the store by removing an air conditioning unit from a window.

Suspects stole approximately 250 packs of various Karelia cigarettes valued at $1,791, but they left other items of value, police said.

Police said they believe the burglars used a sledge hammer to get in the building and then removed the entire clear plastic cigarette case.