A HUNT for thieves who stole an ATM machine from a Kilbarchan shop is continuing. 

We previously reported that the Day-Today store, on Tandlehill Road, was targeted in the early hours of Friday morning. 

Cops were called to a report of a break-in at 4.15am. 

(Image: Newsquest) Further up the street, a green wheelie bin -  which had a large item inside and was covered in tinfoil - had police tape around it.

It has now been revealed that the item in the bin was an ATM machine. 

Police have not revealed how much money was stolen.

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Andy Doig, independent councillor for Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch, shared his concern following the incident.

He said: "This is extremely distressing and extremely worrying. It was obviously pre-meditated going by the time of the incident. 

"I'm happy no one was injured or threatened. That would have been a real concern.

"Kilbarchan is a very quiet village. It doesn't get a lot of crime or anti-social behaviour. It's really concerning something like this has happened. 

"I would urge anyone who knows anything to cooperate with the police to help catch those responsible." 

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(Image: Newsquest) CID officers and police dogs were spotted at the scene at around 9am on Friday morning. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson revealed enquiries are still ongoing.

They said: “We were called around 4.15am on Friday, June 28, to a report of a housebreaking at a premises on Tandlehill Road.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”