A number of businesses in Ballymena were broken into in one night in Ballymena Town Centre.
Police are appealing for information to establish whether there is a link between the break-ins which took place overnight and were reported on the morning of Wednesday, January 4.
It has been reported that forced entry was made into a business in the Thomas Street area before a sum of money and a laptop were taken.
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This was followed by an attempt to break into two more shops on the street, which was unsuccessful.
A fourth attempt to break into a business in the Springwell Street area, while entry was also gained to another property on the street.
Detective Sergeant Crothers said: “We received a report this morning, Wednesday, January 4, that entry had been gained through force into a business premises in the Thomas Street area. A sum of money and a laptop had been taken.
“A second attempt had been made to break into a second shop, also in Thomas Street and to the nearby shopping centre, however these were unsuccessful.
“A fourth attempt had been made to break into a business in the Springwell Street area. Entry had also been gained to another property in the same street.
“We believe that all of these incidents took place overnight and we are investigating a possible link between them.
“I would ask anyone who has any information or who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage that could assist with our enquiries to contact detectives in Ballymena on 101 quoting reference number 303 of 04/01/23.
"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/."
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