The images, sent at 9.24am on Thursday, February 12, show police and PCSOs at the store at 35-37 High Street.
The photos show a destroyed window at the front of the store with police tape blocking entry to the shop.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said at 12.07pm: “ Police are investigating a report of criminal damage and a break-in at a Co-op store in High Street, Lindfield, in the early hours of 12 February.
“A vehicle reversed into the shop and a group of suspects left the area in a separate vehicle.
“Nothing was reported stolen, and officers are investigating.
“Anyone with information can report it to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 23 of 12/02.”
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The damaged front of the Co-op in Lindfield. Photo: Eddie Mitchell Photo: Eddie Mitchell
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The damaged front of the Co-op in Lindfield. Photo: Eddie Mitchell Photo: Eddie Mitchell
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The damaged front of the Co-op in Lindfield. Photo: Eddie Mitchell Photo: Eddie Mitchell
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The damaged front of the Co-op in Lindfield. Photo: Eddie Mitchell Photo: Eddie Mitchell