A TRIO of masked thieves struck at Bury's Tesco store.

Armed with crow bars, they broke in through the fire escape at the store at Woodfield Retail Park on Peel Way.

A police spokesman said: "The incident occurred at 8.36pm on Sunday. The three males, who were wearing ski masks, stole a number of mobile phones before making off in a black Audi."

Anybody with information should contact police on 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.