POLICE

in Leyland are appealing for information after

a Chinese takeaway and adjoining flat were targeted by burglars on Monday 17th

January.

 

The

offence took place at a flat above the Happy House Chinese on School Lane,

Leyland between 4.40pm and 8.10pm.  

 

It

is believed three men have forced their way into the premises through the back

of the Chinese takeaway which was closed at the time. The men have then made

their way into the flat above, and took a steel safe containing cash which was

attached to the wall.  

 

The

offenders have then gone downstairs into the takeaway business premises and

have pulled out cash drawer from the till and removed the money from inside

before escaping through the back door.

 

The

offenders escaped with approximately £2,500 in cash and a distinctive 24 carrot

yellow gold beaded engraved chain necklace valued at around £1,600.

 

Police

have released CCTV stills of three men they are keen to speak with in

connection with the burglary and a dark coloured car seen in the area around

the time of the offence.

 

DC

Sam Matthews from South Ribble CID said: “I would urge people to take a close

look at the CCTV images and for anyone with any information about this burglary

to get in contact police.

 

“I

am also keen to speak with anyone that has been offered for sale a gold

necklace, similar to the one pictured.”

 

There

are no clear descriptions of the offenders but they are all believed to be men

and one is thought to have white or very light blonde hair.

 

Anyone

with any information can contact police on 08451 25 35 45 or can contact

Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.