Significant sum of cash stolen from ATM in County Derry village

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following damage to an ATM and theft of cash at a filling station in a County Derry village.

The incident happened on the Mussenden Road area of Articlave and was reported to police today.

Detective Inspector Jack said: “Police received a report shortly after 12pm today, Wednesday 15th February, following noticeable damage to a bunker housing an ATM, where a significant sum of cash was taken.

“There appears to have been forced entry to the bunker, and a heavy steel door located at the rear of the bunker was prised open, before the money was stolen.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area between 12am and 4am and saw what happened, or who has information which could assist our investigation to call us on 101, quoting reference number 801 of 15/02/23.”

Alternatively, information can also be provided by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/