Bungling burglars have ram-raided a Sunshine Coast pub in an attempt to steal a cigarette machine.

The front doors of the Maroochydore Hotel were smashed in by a car about 3am, with the offenders throwing rope around the cigarette dispenser.

But as they began towing the machine away, it came loose on Denna Street.

The offenders then rammed a security guard's car before driving off.

The car used in the burglary was found burning at Mudjimba a short time later.

Police are searching for the offenders.

 

 

Source : ABC News Natalie Bochenski 19th January 2015