POLICE are hunting thieves who carried out an audacious daylight raid on a North-East factory yesterday.
The raiders broke into a compound belonging to Crosslings Limited, on Meynall Road, Darlington, at about 2.15pm.
They stole a blue Leyland lorry, containing a large quantity of plumbing and heating equipment, and crashed it through a metal barrier to escape along Whessoe Road.
A police spokesman said that the Morrisons and No Frills DIY stores overlook the firm and shoppers may have witnessed the incident.
The vehicle had Crosslings written on the side and had the registration NK51 WJN.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Darlington police on (01325) 467681 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111.
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