Six-figure sum stolen in cash machine raid in Motherwell

An ATM outside a store was targetted on Monday night

Author: Rob WallerPublished 3rd Feb 2022
Last updated 3rd Feb 2022

Police say thieves got away with at least £100,000 in a night time a raid on a cash machine at a shop in Motherwell.

The ATM outside a store on Carfin Road was damaged at around 11.30pm on Monday.

Enquiries are under way to establish exactly how much was taken but it is estimated to be a six-figure sum.

Detective Inspector Laura Sands said: "Our enquiries into the incident are ongoing and I would urge anyone who may have seen or heard any suspicious activity to get in touch.

"We would also be keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam or private CCTV from the area around that time.

"Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting incident 3906 of Monday, 31 January, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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