Thieves’ early morning shop a ‘nuisance’ to managers

He said CCTV captured people forcibly breaking into the supermarket at 3.35am before stealing liquor from the store’s alcohol section.

Police said they received a call about the incident at about 4am.

According to Ritchies IGA duty manager Garry Gellion, another manager showed up to their shift at 4am when they found the front sliding doors had been prised open.

“It is just a nuisance more than anything,” Mr Gellion said.

Campaspe Crime Investigation Unit is currently investigating.

Anyone with information about the theft should phone Campaspe Crime Investigation Unit on 5483 1500 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.