The safe from the TAB premises on Palmerston North's Broadway Ave has been stolen

Manawatu area CIB Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross said two people entered the building through the fire door and removed a safe about 3am on Thursday.

The safe contained an undisclosed amount of cash.

The pair then left in a vehicle from the back of the building.

Ross said they must have had brought tools with them to help remove the safe.

Police ask anyone who was in the area at the time or who has information about the identity of the thieves to contact Constable Woods on 06 213 9607. Information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.