Cash machine stolen in Co Down

Ramraiders stole a cash machine in Co Down early today.

Ramraiders stole a cash machine in Co Down early today.

They drove a blue Mitsubishi into metal shutters at a shop on Main Street,Dundrum, at around 2am.

Men wearing balaclavas removed the machine and placed it in an Audi car. The ATM was discovered an hour later in the Derryleckagh Road area of Newry with some cash removed.

Detectives appealed for anybody who may have seen anything to contact them. They believe the Mitsubishi may have been stolen from the Kilcoo area.

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