A MANHUNT has been launched after thieve broke into a bank and stole 2,000 10p coins.

An investigation is underway following a raid at a bank in Burnley.

Detectives have issued CCTV images of three suspects they are hunting following the burglary at the branch.

Police were called around 8.10pm on Monday (January 8) after reports of a burglary at the Santander bank in Briercliffe Road, Burnley.

No arrests have been made.

Police said three offenders broke into the bank and stole £200 in 10p coins. Nobody was in the store at the time of the break-in.

As their investigations continue into the burglary. detectives have now released three CCTV images of suspects they want to speak to anyone with information on the identity or whereabout of the suspects.

Det Sgt Tony Atkins, of Burnley CID, said: "We are investigating a burglary at Santander bank in Burnley.

"The offenders made off with £200 in 10p coins.

"If you recognise these people or have been offered a significant amount of 10p pieces to trade for bank notes, please contact us."

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log reference 1229 of January 8.