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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Bernie Sanders says he's relying on high turnout to win Oregon primary ... Jackson County officials predict 50 percent voter turnout in Tuesday's primary ... Judge tosses out Josephine County's GMO crop ban ... Bernie Sanders says he's relying on high turnout to win Oregon primary ... Jackson County officials predict 50 percent voter turnout in Tuesday's primary ... Judge tosses out Josephine County's GMO crop ban ... CRIME More than 60 cartons of cigarettes stolen in recent Medford burglaries Comment By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil Posted May. 16, 2016 at 11:42 AM By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil Posted May. 16, 2016 at 11:42 AM » Social News Cigarettes were the target during two recent business break-ins in Medford, with more than five dozen cartons swiped from the shelves. Police don't know whether the cases are related. The burglaries occurred in the early-morning hours May 9 and May 15, with the thieves causing damage during both break-ins, Medford police said. No suspects have been identified. In both cases, the perpetrators wore hooded sweatshirts and broke in when it was still somewhat dark outside. "This, at least in my experience, seems to be unusual in that they're going in and just targeting cigarettes," said Medford police Lt. Kevin Walruff, adding that items such as scratch-it lottery tickets are much more commonly taken. The first burglary was reported about 5:45 a.m. Monday, May 9. Police said surveillance video showed a male wearing a ballcap and hooded sweatshirt coming up to the door of Deli Bean, in the 2700 block of Highway 99, and forcing entry. He could be seen damaging the alarm system with some kind of tool. Police said the burglar made off with 49 cartons of cigarettes, a haul worth about $2,700. On Sunday, two burglars shattered the front glass door at Berg's Market, at the corner of Eighth and Grape streets. The thieves made off with more than 11 cartons, Walruff said. The stolen merchandise was worth $1,300. Police said there were no obvious physical similarities between the thieves in the cases. Anyone with information about the burglaries is asked to call Medford police at 541-770-4784. Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or [email protected]. Follow him at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil . By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil Posted May. 16, 2016 at 11:42 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501