Man arrested over attempted thefts of three ATMs in Co Antrim

Man arrested over attempted thefts of three ATMs in Co Antrim

A man has been arrested in relation to the attempted thefts of three ATMs in County Antrim.

PSNI Detectives have been investigating the incidents and conducted a search, with the man arrested on Monday 17th April.

Detective Inspector Lenaghan said detectives from Antrim CID conducted the search in the Randalstown area on Monday 17th April, following the attempted thefts of ATMs on Sunday 5th March.

“Sometime between 2am and 5am, police received reports that ATMs had been tampered with in the Dunhill Road area of Coleraine, Cushendall Road area of Ballymena and the Roguery Road area of Toomebridge,” said Detective Inspector Lenaghan.

‘I also want to urge people to continue to be vigilant, and report to police any suspicious activity they see in their area to police on 101’

“A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of three counts of burglary. He remains in police custody at this time.

“Our investigation into these incidents continue, and I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and who may have mobile or dash-cam footage which could assist with our enquiries, to call us on 101, quoting reference number 373 of 05/03/23.

“I also want to urge people to continue to be vigilant, and report to police any suspicious activity they see in their area to police on 101.”

Alternatively, information can also be provided by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/