POLICE launched a hunt last night for armed robbers who stormed an off-licence and stole cash from the safe.

POLICE launched a hunt last night for armed robbers who stormed an off-licence and stole cash from the safe.

The incident happened at 9.50pm at premises in Norwich Road, Ipswich.

Police said three offenders wearing balaclavas entered the off-licence and threatened staff with a crowbar before stealing money from the safe.

They left the scene in a vehicle.

A spokesman for Suffolk police said: “We are at the scene and dealing with it now. We understand no-one was injured.”

Anyone with information on the incident should call 01473 613500 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.