13/04/2018

Wires Cut And CCTV Destroyed In ATM Robbery In Co Down

Thieves have stolen around £17,500 from a cash machine at a shop in Mayorbridge, Co Down.

Police have said that some time between 3am and 4am, thieves cut electrical wires running to the Costcutter shop on Hilltown Road and destroyed CCTV cameras before cutting a hole in the roof of the building.

Approximately £17,500 was then stolen from an ATM in shop.

Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area or anyone with information about the robbery has been asked to contact police.

(MH/LM)

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