Two cash machines have been stolen from ASDA at Junction One in Antrim.
The thefts, which involved a digger, occurred around 2am this morning (Friday).
It’s believed the cash boxes were removed from the scene in a white Mitsubishi L200 pick up type vehicle and dark coloured four door saloon car.
The structure which contained the ATMs was also damaged during the incident.
The Mitsubishi – reg – SH61 MHE – is believed to have been stolen from Ballyeaston near Ballyclare shortly before 11:05pm last night (Thursday, January 31).
The vehicle was later found burnt out on the Tildarg Road area at around 7:20am this morning.
Police believe that a white canopy, which was part of the vehicle at the time it was stolen, had been removed and discarded in the area prior to the theft.
Horrified to see evidence of smash and grab of two ATMs @asda Antrim this morning. My colleagues and I will be speaking to @PSNIANDistrict about this incident. Anyone with information should pass it on calling 101. pic.twitter.com/vDUsnffNcn
— Pam Cameron MLA (@PamCameronMLA) February 1, 2019
Detective Sergeant Gray said enquiries are continuing and police are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area at the time of the incident, or who may have seen a white canopy in the area to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 62 1/2/19.
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.