POLICE are appealing for information after an early hours burglary at a convenience store.

Best One on Beechwood Avenue in Runcorn was targeted during a break-in at around 1.45am on Sunday, May 30.

Five men forced the shutters and front door of the premises before stealing a quantity of cash and cigarettes and fleeing the scene on motorbikes.

Detective sergeant Rob McLoughlin said: “I’d appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or has CCTV or dashcam footage which has captured the events to contact us.

“We’re making a number of enquires in the area and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have information that will help with our investigation.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number IML1000173, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.