By David Hunter
An ATM machine containing a 'substantial' ammount of cash has been stolen from a shop in Ballynahinch.
Police say a safe was also taken from the premesis on the Crossgar Road sometime before 4.30am on Tuesday.
Detective Sergeant Bell said “It was reported that an ATM machine with a substantial amount of money was taken as well as the safe from the commercial premises.
"It is believed that the incident occurred sometime before 4.30am this morning."
“I would appeal for anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious persons or vehicles in the Crossgar Road area to contact Detectives on the non-emergency number 101."
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