BURGLARS were forced to make a quick getaway after they were spotted trying to force their way into a petrol station.

Police said a pane of glass was smashed and there were signs a jemmy had been used as the burglars tried to force their way into the building at the Tesco Extra in Cricklade Road, Cirencester over the weekend.

They were seen driving away in a blue saloon car.

Officers are reviewing CCTV and items left at the scene.

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident number 17 of July 11.