Police investigate ATM thefts in Moray
Policeare appealing for information following a spate of thefts and attempted thefts from a various ATMs in Moray.
Policeare appealing for information following a spate of thefts and attempted thefts from a various ATMs in Moray.
The incidents are believed to have taken place on Tuesday at the ATMs at Spar in the Regent Street area of Keith, Tesco in the Nairn Road area of Forres, Tesco in the Blackfriars Road area of Elgin and Nationwide and Bank of Scotland in the High Street area of Elgin.
It is not currently known how much, if any, cash has been stolen.
There have also been similar incidents reported at Boots and Tesco in the Eastfield Way area of Inverness.
Detective Inspector Norman Stevenson, from Aberdeenshire and Moray Division, said: "We are appealing for any members of the public who may have seen anything suspicious or unusual around these areas yesterday to get in touch with us. This can include seeing someone loitering nearby ATMs or if you have had any issues trying to withdraw cash in these areas.
"We would encourage the public to bear in mind an easy acronym when using ATMs: C.H.I.P. C is for Check the machine. H advised you to Hide your pin. I means Inform the Police and the bank. P means Put your cash away. By following this advice, you can greatly reduce the chances of becoming a victim of crime."