A County Durham shop was taped off by police after a suspected burglary overnight. 

Police were called to the Fonebook: The phone and vape shop, on Cotsford Lane in Horden, after reports of a suspected burglary shortly after 4.30am on Monday (November 4). 

Blue and white police tape was set up around the front of the store, with an image showing the front grey shutters of the store visibly damaged. 

An investigation has now been launched, with anyone who has any information urged to get in touch with Durham Constabulary. 


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A full statement from the force said: "Police were called to reports of a suspected burglary at a premises on Cotsford Lane, Horden, shortly after 4.30am this morning.

"An investigation is now underway.

"Anyone with any information is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident reference 36 of November 4."