Large number of commercial premises targeted by thieves

Police say a large amount of cash was stolen in Cookstown area yesterday after a number of commercial premises were targeted.
Police are appealing for the public to be vigilant.Police are appealing for the public to be vigilant.
Police are appealing for the public to be vigilant.

In a Facebook post, police said a large number of Eastern Europeans were involved.

"The group have a very specific way of carrying out their crime - they will use distraction techniques to confuse staff members and will then try to gain access to tills, safes and staff areas. In one incident they got away with a large amount of cash, " the post reads.

"We're hoping to identify the persons and vehicle involved. If you have any information call us on 101 and quote 1723, 28th January 2020."