RAMRAIDERS smashed a van through the wall of a computer equipment warehouse at 10.10pm yesterday.

They reversed the Ford Transit van into Anker Systems on Barrs Fold Road, Westhoughton, and loaded it with computer equipment.

The raiders had to abandon the stolen car nearby.

Detectives are checking to see if the raiders had escaped with any electrical equipment.

It is thought they may have escaped in a burgundy Volvo estate.

Witnesses can contact Astley Bridge CID on 0161 856 5740 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.