A ram raid has taken place at a Co-op store.

Police are appealing for information about a burglary at the East of England Co-Op store in High Street, Dedham, at around 2.20am today Officers received reports that a black Toyota Hilux was used to ram the building, causing considerable damage.

This vehicle has been left at the scene by the suspects who drove off empty handed in another vehicle believed to be a dark coloured estate type vehicle.

Officers want to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious or has CCTV or dash cam footage to contact Colchester CID on 101 quoting incident 117 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A Co-op spokesman was contacted for comment.