Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an attempted ATM theft in the Manse Road area of Newtownabbey in the early hours of this morning, Friday 25th July.
Detective Sergeant Monaghan said: “Shortly before 12.45am, it was reported that three people, wearing gloves and with their hoods up and faces covered, entered a garage forecourt carrying a number of tools.
“Two of them began to prise open the rear of the ATM, however, they then left the scene, empty-handed.
“Officers remain at the scene this morning, conducting enquiries, and we are asking anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed any suspicious activity, or who has any information which could assist, to get in touch.
“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 39 of 25/07/25.”
A report also can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.