HASLEMERE Lloyds Pharmacy was targeted by thieves in the early hours of this morning (August 13).

Surrey Police were alerted when the alarm on the High Street chemist was triggered at around 3am and arrived at the scene within minutes of receiving the call.

It is reported that three males entered the shop , causing damage and stole a number of goods.

The smash and grab comes a week after the ram raid on Haslemere Santander’s cash machine.

Haslemere Mayor David Round, said: "I was astonished to hear that someone had robbed Lloyds Pharmacy last night. This follows a spate of recent incidents, including the theft last week of the cashpoint machine from Santander.

“I fully sympathise with those residents who feel that crime is on the increase in our town and assure them that the town council is looking to see if there are any measures it can take to help in this regard."

*No arrests have been made but an investigation into the break-in is now underway and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Surrey Police quoting PR/P18194470.