ATM Smash-and-Grab Fails in Carrickfergus

0:00On April 7th, police and county Antrim are digging into an attempted ATM grab in Karek Ferguson. It happened just after midnight on Tuesday, the 7th of April, at a four-core machine on Middle Road. Thieves caused damage but didn't snag any cash. Earlier this week, officers got the call around 12-10am. They found the machine busted up, sparking a full probe right away. No arrest yet, but they're treating it as a straight smash and grab fail. Fools in the area woke up to the news, with some sharing concerns over rising bold moves like this. It's a reminder that these spots are targets, even late night, when traffic's light. Impacts mostly cosmetic so far. No big losses reported. Forensics teams hit the scene quick, combing for clues. PSNIs leading the charge, piecing together what went down in those wee hours. If you spotted anything suspicious or got dash cam or CCTV from Middle Road, then give them a ring, the hunts on, and they'll crack this soon enough.