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Police warning over spate of ATM attacks across North

written by cassoscoop March 17, 2023
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Daylight shows the extent of the damage to O’Kane’s filling station on Feeny Road on Sunday, April 7, 2019

PSNI detectives are asking the public to be vigilant following a number of thefts from ATMs across the country.

This year alone, there have been 12 attacks on ATMs right across the North of Ireland.

Detective Superintendent Neill said: “We are 100% committed to putting a stop to this crime; a crime that strikes at the very heart of our rural communities.

“And my ask is simple and two-fold. I’m asking members of the public to be vigilant; and I’m appealing to anyone with information, even if it seems insignificant, to contact us immediately.

“The 12 ATMs in question, and the recent attacks, have some elements in common. Almost all are within a rural or semi-rural location. Furthermore, most of the attacks have taken place in the early hours of the morning.

“While some of the attempts have been unsuccessful, all have resulted in some degree of criminal damage to the machine or surrounding property.”

Detective Superintendent Neill added: “These targeted attacks don’t just have a severe financial impact, they rob the whole community of a service upon which they’re totally reliant.

“We have a dedicated team of detectives working across Northern Ireland specifically focusing on this crime, but we rely upon your help. Your support could make all the difference.

“If you see or hear anything that doesn’t seem quite right, for example, if you see vehicles or people loitering in areas close to ATMs, when shops are closed, call us on 101.

“Likewise, if you hear machinery late at night or in the early hours, please pick up the phone. If you think a crime is in progress please dial 999 immediately.”

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

List of 12 attacks:

Feeny Road, Dungiven, 7/2/23 – burglary

Mussenden Road, Articlave 15/2/23 – burglary

Ballygawley Road, Cabragh 24/2/23 – burglary

Dungannon Road, Portadown 3/3/23 – Burglary

Cushendall Road, Ballymena 5/3/23 – attempted burglary

Roguery Road, Toome 5/3/23 – attempted burglary

Dunhill Road, Coleraine 7/3/23 – attempted burglary

Dromore Road, Drumharvey, Enniskillen 9/3/23 – attempted burglary

Main Street, Kells 10/3/23 – attempted burglary

Chapel Street, Poyntzpass 10/3/23 – burglary

Main Street, Derrylin 14/03/23 – attempted burglary

Main Street, Tempo 15/3/23 – burglary

Police warning over spate of ATM attacks across North was last modified: March 17th, 2023 by cassoscoop

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