Police attend scene of cash machine theft in Dungiven

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the incident on the Feeny Road.

Police are currently at the scene of a suspected cash machine theft in Co Londonderry.

Officers are appealing for witnesses following the incident at a filling station on the Feeny Road in the Dungiven area in the early hours of Monday, February 6.

Detective Inspector Finlay said: "This was reported to us today (Wednesday) and at this stage we believe that a number of masked men broke into the side door of the cash machine at around 12.25am on Monday before making off 10 minutes later, at approximately 12.35am.

“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area around this time and saw what happened, or who has information which could assist our investigation to call us on 101 and quoting reference  555 08/02/23."Police added that information can also be provided by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or you can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.

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