THIEVES stole thousands of pounds from a safe at a Salisbury post office.

The burglary occurred at the Londis/Post Office in Pembroke Road, Bemerton Heath, at around 12.25pm on Wednesday afternoon (September 9).

Police said a “significant quantity of cash” was taken by two men during the raid.

“They have then left in a grey Volkswagen,” a Wiltshire Police spokesperson said..

“The first man is described as white, large build, dark hair, and was wearing a bright blue T-shirt and tracksuit bottoms.

“The second man is described as white, large build, wearing a black t-shirt, green shorts and a black baseball cap.”

Anyone who witnessed the information, or has information about the theft, should contact police on 101, quoting reference 54260109483.

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