An SUV crashed into a business in the North East as part of a “ram-raid burglary” before stealing cash and cigarettes.

The incident happened on Thursday, November 17 at around 5am in the morning at Arncliffe Stores on West Lane, Middlesbrough.

A dark-coloured SUV was involved in the incident and crashed into the shutters of the store, causing damage to the structure and doorway to the store before the suspects entered the building and stole property.

Police have asked anyone who can assist any ongoing enquiries to contact Middlesbrough CID on the 101 number quoting reference 07900.

If you don’t want to speak to police, you can pass information anonymously to Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppers-org.uk or by phoning 0800 555 111.

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