CCTV footage of a petrol station in Lees has captured the moment a man seemingly takes off with a bag full of expensive butter.

Lees Village Service Station on St John Street reportedly suffered a theft on Saturday (April 13) at 3.23pm after a man took off with 12 packs of Lurpak.

The popular petrol station hit headlines in November last year after the family-run business brushed shoulders with celebrities Michelle Keegan and Bronagh Gallagher during filming for the Sky series Brassic.

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The Oldham Times: Several tubs of the expensive butter can be seen going into the bag Several tubs of the expensive butter can be seen going into the bag (Image: Lees Village Service Station)

Sue Collinge told The Oldham Times she has worked at the station for more than three decades after it was built by her late father, Frank Pullen.

Now, however, the family have posted CCTV footage of a man reportedly stealing the luxury item, which ranges in price depending on the size between £3 to £7, from the shop's fridges.

The 30-second video shows a man with dark hair, wearing a black coat, black trousers and black trainers, walking into the store with a beige reusable 'bag for life' carrier bag.

The Oldham Times: Staff estimate around £90 worth of goods were takenStaff estimate around £90 worth of goods were taken (Image: Lees Village Service Station)

Seconds later, he can be seen looking around the premises before heading to the fridges and filling the bag with handfuls of the expensive goods.

He then appears to walk calmly out of the shop.

In a post on social media, the family said the man "forgot" to pay for the 12 packs of Lurpak and appealed to fellow residents to stay alert if they see the man or are offered any of the stolen goods.

The Oldham Times: The man then calmly walks away with his bag of lootThe man then calmly walks away with his bag of loot (Image: Lees Village Service Station)

The post continued: "I have been here 13 hours today for nothing cause not only have I lost the Lurpak, I had to buy it in the first place, so best part of £90 gone.

"It sickens me to my stomach.

"We are a family business working hard.

"You are not welcome here or in Lees so sling your hook."

Lees Service Station and Greater Manchester Police have been approached for comment.

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