21/03/2018

Thugs Use Forklift To Steal ATM In Co Armagh

Police are appealing for information after thugs used a forklift to rip an ATM machine out of a wall in Keady, Co Armagh.

The incident happened in the Victoria Street area just before 2am on Wednesday, 21 March.

Significant damage was caused by the forklift and the cash inside the ATM was stolen.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)


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