MASKED intruders who forced their way into a warehouse on Haydock Industrial Estate, escaped with computer equipment valued at £30,000.

At least three men broke into the warehouse of Hayes Express, through the side delivery doors, between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday.

They then loaded the boxed computer equipment into a large van or lorry, before making their escape.

Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen the men or the lorry near the warehouse, on Withins Road, in Haydock on Saturday afternoon.

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