Cash and property worth £4,500 were taken from William Hill Bookmakers in Burnley.
The raid happened at the Coal Clough Lane shop between 9.35pm on Saturday and 7.35am on Sunday.
Police said the telephone wire was cut to bypass the alarm.
They have appealed for witnesses to contact them on 01282 425001.
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