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Two men dressed as workmen attempt to steal ATM from Belfast children’s hospital
Police say they haven’t been able to locate the suspects, who left behind the ATM.
TWO MEN TRIED to steal an ATM from a Belfast children’s hospital in the early hours of this morning.
The pair, who were dressed as workmen, entered Royal Victoria Children’s Hospital at around 3.15am.
Police say they loaded the ATM machine onto a trolley and attempted to take it outside, where a vehicle was waiting.
“The men, however, left empty handed leaving the machine intact at the scene,” a PSNI spokesperson said.
“Officers attended and searches were carried out but unfortunately we were unable to locate the suspects.”
Detective Sergeant Robson has appealed to anyone who was in the area of the Children’s Hospital between 3am and 4.15am and who may have mobile or dash-cam footage to make it available to police.
The PSNI can be called on 101, and the case reference number is 211 07/02/26.
“I also want to urge people to continue to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious activity they see immediately to police,” Robson said.
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