by Q Radio News
Police in Newry are investigating a burglary which took place at Costcutters in Mayobridge.
This happened overnight, sometime between 03.00am and 04.00am.
A spokesperson for the PSNI said:
"The suspects have cut electric wires on the street, knocking out the lights.
"They have ripped out cctv. They have cut holes in the roof of the store."
The spokeperson continued:
"Once inside, they have smashed open the ATM and at this stage we believe approximately £17500 was taken before they fled."
The PSNI is appealing for witnesses or anyone with any information to contact them on 101 and quote reference 178 of 12/04/2018 or alternatively contact crimestoppers on 0800555111.
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