Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a shop in Ludlow.
Police were called yesterday morning (Sunday, 20 August), to a report of a burglary at the Co-Op on Foldgate Lane. It is believed that the incident happened between the hours of 11pm on Saturday 19 August and 3:45am yesterday morning.
Unknown offenders have forced entry into the premises and have targeted a stand alone ATM machine. They have then forced entry into the machine and stolen a large amount of money before fleeing the scene.
Detective Constable, Nia Ward of West Mercia Police, said: "A thorough investigation is underway and officers are conducting extensive enquiries in order to locate the offenders.
"We would like to hear from anyone who has information about this incident, or who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area at the time.
"House-to-house enquiries are being conducted and there will be additional patrols in the area."
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area at the time, is urged to contact West Mercia Police on 101, quoting incident number 107s of 20 August 2017.
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