Cheltenham Post Office broken into in midnight raid as stamps stolen
Summary
A Post Office in Cheltenham was burgled when three unknown offenders entered the premises in a midnight raid. Gloucestershire Constabulary reported the burglary happened at 12.20pm at Charlton Kings Post Office on Tuesday, May 19. The burglars reportedly forced the locks on the rear door of the building.
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Once inside, the offenders were seen on CCTV taking cigarettes, stamps and cash from the till, said the force. The Post Office have confirmed that the burglary on Lyefield Road West happened while the store was closed. They added that the branch is open today.
A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: “Three unknown offender(s) have entered a business premises by forcing the locks on a rear door. “Once inside the offender(s) have conducted a search and can be seen on CCTV taking cigarettes, stamps and cash from the till. “If you have any further information about this incident,
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Please complete the following online form quoting Incident 008 of 19/05/2026. https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ ” A Post Office spokesperson said: “We can confirm that there was a burglary at Charlton Kings Post Office on Tuesday, May 19, between midnight and 12.30am whilst the store was closed. The branch is open.
“We are supporting the operator of the branch, who is assisting the Police in their efforts. We would urge anyone with information to contact the police or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”
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“We are supporting the operator of the branch, who is assisting the Police in their efforts. We would urge anyone with information to contact the police or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”