A burglar broke into the Collectors Hill Apothecary in Smith's Parish over the weekend and stole 56 cartons of cigarettes.

The burglar is thought to have gained entrance to the store in the early hours of Sunday and took the various cartons of assorted cigarettes, including Kool, Marlboro, Camel and Winston brands. The crime was uncovered at 7 a.m. on Sunday and Police are now investigating the incident.