TWO men have been bailed by police after cash was stolen during a raid at a mini-supermarket in York.

Thieves forced their way into Sainsbury's Local, in Bootham, at 3.10am on Monday and took money from the self-service tills, according to North Yorkshire Police.

The thieves also tried to raid the Sainsbury's Local store in Fulford, opposite the police station.

York Press:

Police stopped a car in Shipton Road and arrested two men

Two men from Coventry, aged 32 and 34, were arrested on suspicion of burglary after their car was stopped on Shipton Road, but have now been bailed by North Yorkshire Police.

Inquiries into the incidents are taking place and officers are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone who can help officers should call 101 – select option 1 – and pass information to the Force Control Room.

If you prefer not to give your name, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 000 555 111.

Please quote reference number 1215011481 when passing information about this incident.