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Digger used to steal ATM from bank

Digger used to steal ATM from bank

An ATM has been stolen from the wall of a bank in Co Cavan.

The brazen theft took place from the wall at the bank on the Main Street, Kingscourt around 4am this morning.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses.

A spokesperson said, “Gardaí were alerted at about 4am and immediately went to the scene.”

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“On arrival, they discovered that a large digger had been used to remove the ATM from the bank.”

“The ATM was placed on a trailer being towed by a light coloured large four-wheel drive vehicle (SUV). This vehicle left the scene in the direction of Carrickmacross.”

The scene is sealed off for a technical examination of the area by Garda Crime Scene Examiners.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact then at Bailleboro Garda Station on 042 9694570.

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