Bedford County deputies search for man after Tobacco Express burglary

BEDFORD CO., Va. – Bedford County deputies say someone burglarized a tobacco store early Saturday morning. 

The burglary alarm went off at the Tobacco Express on Forest Road at 4:53 a.m. Once deputies arrived, they found the front door had been broken.

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The business owner told police 14 cigarette cartons had been stolen. Deputies have not yet made an arrest. 

Surveillance video shows a man entering the store. He is approximately 6’ tall. He was wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, blue gloves, white shoes and flat brim hat. He also had a white cloth or shirt covering his face.

Anyone with information on this crime can call the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at 540-586-7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900 or Text 274637. Crime Stopper callers remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $1,000.