Drink, cigarettes, cash and scratch cards stolen in Hartlepool shop burglary

Two men are said to have forced their way in, stolen the haul, and attempted to force open an independent cash machine at the shop - but failed.

The incident happened at the Premier Store in Andrew Street, Hartlepool, between 3.15am and 4.20am of Monday March 13, and police have put out an appeal for help.

Anyone with information or anyone who may have been sold the items is asked to contact Detective Constable Phil Lamb from Hartlepool Volume Crime Team on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.