POLICE have launched a hunt for three balaclava clad men after a break in at Holsworthy Post Office.

It was broken into at around 1.55am on Tuesday, October 13, with the suspects reported to have been seen leaving the scene in a black BMW.

It has been reported that in addition to damage to the premises, a cash machine within the building had been broken into with a quantity of cash stolen from it.

The operators of Holsworthy Post Office confirmed that it will remain closed throughout the day while it is awaiting a police forensics team as part of the investigations.

Anyone with information or witnessed anything suspicious in the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police using reference number 50260274339.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Police were called to Holsworthy Post Office, The Square, following a report of a break-in at around 1.55am on Tuesday, October 13.

“Damage was caused to the premises and also ATM with cash stole from inside it. Three men wearing balaclavas were reportedly seen leaving the scene in a black BMW.

“Police are investigating and appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious around the area at the time of the offence to contact us via our website or by calling 101 quoting reference number 50260274339.”