Burglars caused significant damage after breaking through the roof of a Leeds convenience store, stealing several bottles of alcohol

A group of burglars broke into a convenience store on Rocheford Grove, Hunslet, early on Tuesday (April 28).

Police were alerted to the burglary after an intruder alarm at the store was activated at just after 4am this morning.

The thieves entered the store through the roof before stealing alcohol. | Google/Getty

placeholder image — The thieves entered the store through the roof before stealing alcohol. | Google/Getty

Officers attended the scene and found that the suspects had entered the store by breaking through the roof of the building, causing significant damage.

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Inside, the burglars caused further damage to the shop, stealing several bottles of alcohol before leaving the scene.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crime, or who has any information that could assist the investigation, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference 13260237686, or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat.