
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in at The Forest Inn, Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst at approximately 2am on Monday, May 4.
A window was forced open to gain entry to the building. The owner was in the living quarters of the premises at the time of the burglary.
A quantity of cigarettes and cash in coins was stolen from vending machines in the bar area.
A 30-year-old man and a 26-year-old man, both from the New Forest have been arrested in connection with this incident.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has any information is asked to contact DC Craig Fielding in CID at Lyndhurst police station on 0845 045 45 45, or call Crimestoppers, the charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111.