THIEVES escaped with a haul of perfume in a ram raid at a town centre store.

The gang attacked the Boots store in the centre of Dewsbury at 10.20 last night.

They smashed a red L-registered Vauxhall Astra through the double doors, ran in and grabbed the perfume.

They then fled in the car.

The break-in triggered a security device inside the store, filling it with cosmetic smoke.

This disorientates intruders and makes it difficult for them to see the stock.

Dewsbury firefighters were called to use a giant power fan to clear the smoke from the store.

Contact Dewsbury police on 01924 431059.