An attempt has been made to steal an ATM from a garage at Ahoghill.
A car rammed the outside shutters a number of times before a man got out and attempted to break into the ATM on site.
Detectives are appealing for information following the attempted theft which happened at a garage forecourt at the Largy Road in Ahoghill at around 2am this morning (Friday 21 February).
Detective Sergeant Lenaghan said it was reported that a car believed to be a dark coloured Vauxhall Vectra arrived at a garage forecourt in the area.
“The vehicle then reversed, ramming the outside shutters of the premises a number of times. A male then got out of the car and attempted to break into the ATM on site. The male made off in the vehicle from the scene empty handed. Damage was reported to the shutters following the incident,” he said.
Police are keen to speak to witnesses.
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed any suspicious vehicles in the area between 2:05am and 2:25am on Friday 21 February to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 118 21/02/20. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime,” he added.
Detectives investigating attempted theft of ATM machine in Ahoghill this morning. pic.twitter.com/MUBr0XFPb8
— Police Service NI (@PoliceServiceNI) February 21, 2020