THREE masked men stole a large quantity of cigarettes during a break-in at a shop.

The trio forced open the front door of the Co-Op on Hurdsfield Road, Hurdsfield, and lifted the internal shutters at 3am on August 26.

Two wore light coloured tracksuits and the third wore dark clothes. All three had scarves covering their faces and wore black gloves.

They were seen to leave in the royal blue Volkswagen Golf in the direction of the town centre.

Anyone with information should contact DC Tim Humpage on 101 quoting incident number 97 of 23 August 2015. Alternatively information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.