Detectives are continuing to appeal for information after "reckless" thieves pulled a cash machine out of the wall of a convenience store.

The three suspects used a stolen forklift truck in their crime, targetting the Co-op in Annan Road, Gretna at 2.45am on Thursday.

It's believed the ATM contained thousands of pounds.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam or CCTV footage to come forward to help with the investigation.

The group, all wearing balaclavas, used an industrial Manitou forklift, thought to be stolen from a nearby farm, to forcibly remove the machine. It caused extensive damage to the building.

They made off from the scene in a stolen silver coloured Vauxhall Vectra, which had been adapted to fit the ATM in the boot. They headed along Surrone Road onto Loanwath Road.

Detective chief inspector Colin Burnie, of Dumfries CID, said: “Inquiries are at an early stage to trace the individuals involved in this reckless incident and I am appealing for members of the public to come forward with any information that could assist our investigation.

“Detectives are currently carrying out extensive inquiries including examining CCTV and speaking to local residents. I would ask anyone living in the area who saw or heard anything suspicious, and is yet to speak to police, to please get in touch.

“I would appeal to anyone who saw a forklift or a silver Vectra car in the area in the early hours of this morning to please get in touch."

Contact Dumfries CID via 101, quoting log 0246 of Thursday, September 20, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.