Stores in Helston were broken into over the weekend.

Police are investigating a burglary at The Spar store at the top of Meneage Street at the roundabout and at the Londis Store in Coinagehall Street.

Police believe the two incidents may be linked.

The Spar was closed first thing following a break-in at around 3.30am this morning.

A picture taken through the door of the store and posted on Facebook show vapes strewn across the floor from a nearby cabinet.

Nearby residents reported hearing the store alarm going off at exactly 3.30am but said as it is always going off people tend to ignore it.

Police say entry was forced into the building through a shop door.

A picture taken from outside the Spar store by Matt Burns showing vapes strewn across the floor (Image: Matt Burns/Facebook)

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said that enquiries remain ongoing: “Police are investigating reports of a burglary at a commercial premises on Meneage Street, Helston on Monday 13 May,” they said.

“The incident is believed to have occurred at around 3.30am when entry was forced into the building through a shop door.

“Enquiries remain ongoing.

“Anyone with information which may assist us is asked to contact police on 101 or via our website quoting crime reference 50240114590.”

Meanwhile police are also investigating a burglary at the Londis Store in Coinagehall Street on Sunday night at around 11.50pm.

A statement issued to the Packet said: “Police are investigating reports of a burglary at a commercial premises on Coinage Hall Street, Helston on Sunday 12 May.

“The incident is believed to have occurred at around 11.50pm when entry was forced into the building via a glass panel and items stolen.

“Enquiries remain ongoing.

“Anyone with information which may assist us is asked to contact police on 101 or via our website quoting crime reference 50240114553.”

There were reports locally that the Sainsbury’s garage and the Post Office were also targeted, but this has not been confirmed by police.