Would-be thieves made off empty-handed following an attempted ATM theft at a south Armagh off-licence earlier this week.
Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit are investigating a burglary and attempted ATM theft in Jonesborough.
Detective Sergeant Monaghan said: “Police received a report that an off licence in The Village area had been entered during the early hours of Monday morning, February 26.
“A shutter at the rear of the property had been forced open and substantial damage was caused to the ceiling area.
“Extensive damage had also been caused to an ATM housed inside the premises – in an attempt to force it open. Thankfully, nothing was taken from it.
“We are investigating reports two men were observed at the back of the property during the early hours of Monday morning, who were wearing all dark clothing, gloves and masks covering their faces.
“These men accessed the property via its roof, before leaving again and returning sometime later with two other men, who were also wearing dark clothing and masks, with a similar large build.
“They again entered the premises and were all carrying tools in an attempt to break into the safe of the ATM.
“We believe the men then left the premises on foot empty-handed and fled across a field at the rear of the building.
“Our investigation is now underway to establish exactly what happened, who was involved and a motive.
“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and saw anything suspicious on Sunday evening between 11pm and 4am on Monday morning, to call police on 101, quoting reference number 240 26/02/24.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org
