Cash machines stolen in early morning theft in Scottish Borders

Two cash machines were stolen in an overnight ram-raid in the Scottish Borders.

Police Scotland say that three vehicles were involved in the incident at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Peebles at around 3am on Tuesday 29 September.

An Audi saloon, Isuzu pick-up towing a horse-box and a tele-handler were all reported to be involved.

In a statement Police Scotland said: "The tele-handler was used to ram a building and remove two ATMs before they were loaded onto the horse-box.

"The pick-up and horse-box had been reported stolen. The tele-handler, which is also believed to be stolen, was left at the scene.

"Three male suspects, all wearing dark clothing, were seen leaving the area in the Audi and pick-up heading in the direction of Northgate."

Police say they are now looking at CCTV for the scene.

DI Keith Sinclair, Dalkeith CID, said: “This was clearly a planned series of crimes, involving stolen vehicles, to target the cash machines.

“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace the suspects and officers are working through CCTV from the area and speaking to witnesses.

“I’d like to thank everyone who has come forward with information already and ask anyone else who can help to contact police. If you saw what happened, saw the vehicles before or after the theft or have any information on where the Audi, Isuzu pick-up or horse-box may be now, please let us know.

"I’d also ask anyone with private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam equipment to review their footage and bring anything of significance to our attention."

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