Masked men force way into North Yorkshire supermarket with crowbar

A North Yorkshire supermarket was targeted by masked men wielding a crowbar.

The Co-op store in Market Place, Helmsley, was raided at about 2.30am on Sunday (30 July).

Three men dressed in dark clothing and face coverings broke into the front entrance of the store using a crowbar.

Police say this is thought to have triggered the security alarm.

Officers are appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time of the incident to contact them.

If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.

How to help the police

• Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for either Craig Hardcastle or Alex Warren
• Email PC Hardcastle here or PC Warren here
• Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
• Quote reference number 12230141753

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