A safe was found outside a supermarket after three men tried to break in during the early hours of today.
Police confirmed being called to Farm Foods on Lord Street, Southport, at around 4.50am.
The three men are believed to have driven off in the direction of the fire station.
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Nothing was taken but a safe was found nearby, and a suspected stolen white BMW was also recovered in Sandbrook Way.
Forensic, CCTV and witness enquiries are ongoing at the location.
Detective Chief Inspector Gayle Rooney said: "Our enquiries are ongoing and I'd ask anyone who saw this incident, saw the vehicle in the area or has captured anything on CCTV or other devices to come forward.
"Although nothing is believed to have been taken, the inconvenience and stress caused to a local business is still significant, and we're determined to find those responsible and put them before the courts."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via Twitter @MerPolCC, or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference 21000492318.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form
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