Robbery at local post office

They stole cash, various stamp books and car keys before fleeing the scene in a black Jeep Cherokee belonging to the postmaster.

The Jeep was later found abandoned in a lay-by on the northbound stretch of the A57, near Shireoaks.

Officers believe there may have been another vehicle waiting in the lay-by which the offenders then got into.

This evening, between 4pm and 6pm, officers will be stopping vehicles travelling on the road and speaking to people in Shireoaks.