22/03/2019

Digger Used To Steal ATM In County Antrim

Thieves have used a digger to steal an ATM machine from a bank in Newtownabbey.

The theft occurred in the early hours of this morning, Friday 22 March, from the wall of a bank in Mallusk.

Substantial damage was caused to the building as a result.

Police believe the digger, which was set on fire at the scene immediately after the theft, was stolen from a business a short distance away.

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers on non-emergency line 101 quoting reference 163 of 22/03/19.



(JG/CM)

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