Two men were spotted leaving the scene of a break-in at a Dundee Co-op in the early hours of Thursday.
The shop on Brook Street was taped off after it was targeted at around 2.45am but has since reopened.
The front doors were smashed in during the break-in.
It has not been confirmed if anything was stolen, but one nearby resident claims the men took scratchcards from the shop.
Scratchards ‘left strewn down road’ after Co-op break-in
The local, who asked not to be named, also claims the pair used a hammer to smash their way in.
The 21-year-old said: “I heard the smashing of glass and I had a look out and saw two people dressed in black.
“They were using a hammer to try and get into the Co-op.
“Neighbours that lived beside the store were phoning the police.
“It took about 20 seconds for the intruders to get in the shop – they were probably inside for 30 seconds.
“They stole scratchcards – they dropped most of them, the scratchcards were all down the road as they fled on foot towards the city centre.
“I’ve lived here for two years and the shop has been targeted at least three times during that period.”
Police probe Co-op break-in on Brook Street
A Co-op spokesperson said: “We can confirm that an incident took place at our Brook Street store in the early hours of Thursday morning.
“The store had to briefly close but it has now re-opened to serve the community.
“We urge anyone who may have any information regarding the incident to come forward to the Police, who are investigating.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.45am on Thursday, police were called to a report of a break-in at a premises on Brook Street, Dundee.
“Two men were seen leaving the scene and inquiries remain ongoing.”
Co-op has been contacted for comment.
It comes just days after a newsagent was hit by a break-in in the Barnhill area of the city.
Thousands of pounds’ worth of vapes and cigarettes were said to have been stolen from MS News on Campfield Square at around 2.30am on Tuesday.
