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Liverpool Echo
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Abigail Nicholson

Men in balaclavas steal £80k of phones and computers in burglary

Men wearing balaclavas have stolen £80k worth of mobile phones and computers from a business near Warrington.

Four men wearing black clothing and balaclavas broke into a business on Birchwood Boulevard at around 9.10pm on Sunday, August 15.

The men, one of whom was wearing a high vis vest, broke in through the back door of the business before searching the store and taking £80k worth of mobile phone and computers.

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Detectives from Cheshire Police are now investigating the incident and are appealing for information from the surrounding areas to help find the offenders.

Constable Neil Mooney, from Warrington Local Policing Unit, said: “We have been following a number of lines of enquiry and keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and saw a vehicle or people that appeared suspiciously out of place.

“If you have CCTV in this area or dash cam footage that could assist the investigation then please get in touch.”

Anybody who can assist police with their investigation should contact Cheshire Constabulary on 101 quoting IML 1062210.

Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.

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