Police are appealing for information after a gang of masked men raided a corner shop.
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.
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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 bonnet vent, alloy wheels, a sun roof, ladders and a spare wheel on the rear of the vehicle.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Did you witness a burglary at Best One on Westleigh Lane just before 1am on Saturday?
"Five males forced entry using a silver 4x4 with a stripe down the side.
"They were wearing dark clothing and balaclavas and one was carrying a sledge hammer."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 7251. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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