The PSNI has appealed to the public to lock up heavy plant machinery over the weekend after a number of ATM thefts. Detective chief inspector David Henderson said the attacks on ATMs are having a major impact on local communities on both sides of the Border. “We understand that these attacks are having a major impact on local communities and we are doing all we can to catch the people responsible. Det inspector Henderson said if criminals can not steal diggers and other heavy machinery, they can not tear our ATMs. Local businessesHe said the criminals carrying out these ATM attacks are often targeting small, local businesses who are providing a service to their communities.

Source: The Irish Times April 05, 2019 19:30 UTC