DETECTIVES are investigating after raiders struck at an Ipswich petrol station.

DETECTIVES are investigating following a burglary at an Ipswich petrol station today.

The shutters of the Sainsbury's Warren Heath station were prized open during the break-in at around 4am, before a large quantity of cigarettes were stolen.

The petrol station remained closed until around noon while police initiated their investigation.

A force spokesman said: “Enquires are underway to trace the offenders, believed to be four white men.”

Anyone who may have seen a vehicle in the area in the early hours, or who may have any information about the incident, should call Pc Moughton at Felixstowe police on 01473 613500.