An ATM has been stolen in a burglary at a shop in county Armagh.

The free-standing machine was stolen by two men who broke into the premises on Main Street in Forkhill.

The pair are believed to have escaped in a Volkswagen car. The theft was reported to the police at about 02:40 GMT on Sunday morning.

Since March 2009, 11 ATMs have been stolen in various raids across Northern Ireland. There have also been nine attempts to steal machines.

Last month Link, which runs an ATM network, said its machines would store less money because of the spate of thefts.

The company has also offered a reward of £25,000 for information leading to the prosecution of those responsible.