Attempted ATM theft in Newtownabbey
Three people entered a shop in Newtownabbey and attempted to steal from an ATM inside the store, it has been revealed.
The attempted theft occurred in the early hours of Friday 25th July at a store in the Manse Road area of the town.
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 remained at the scene for a time and conducted enquiries and asked for anyone with information or who was in the area at the time and witnessed any suspicious activity to get in touch on 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/
