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Officers were to reports of a burglary at Best One on Westleigh Lane, in Leigh, just before 1am on Saturday (June 26). Five men were found to have forced entry to the shop using a silver 4x4 vehicle.
Police say the men were wearing dark clothing and balaclavas at the time. READ MORE: Police officer sent an 'inappropriate picture' to child they met while on duty One of the men is said to have been carrying a sledge hammer.
The men left empty handed, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said. The 4x4 is described as having a dark-coloured stripe down the side, a
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