A white Ford Ranger utility vehicle was used to ram open the front door of the premises on Shellharbour Road shortly after 3am.

A number of items were allegedly taken before the offender fled the scene in the ute.

Officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District attended and established a crime scene.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Lake Illawarra Police on 42325599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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