Detectives in Co Tyrone are appealing for information after the attempted theft of an ATM machine in Omagh in the early hours of this morning.
Machinery believed to have been stolen from a nearby building site was used in the attempt.
"Thieves used a piece of plant machinery in a bid to remove the built-in cash machine from a shop on Old Mountfield Road at around 4am," said Detective Sergeant Robinson.
"We believe the piece of machinery was stolen from a building site a short distance away, and was set on fire immediately after the incident.
"I am keen to trace the movements of a dark-coloured Volkswagen Passat which headed towards Cookstown, and I would appeal to anyone who believes they may have seen this vehicle around this time, or prior to when the incident was reported, to call us," added the PSNI Det Sgt.
"I would also appeal to anyone who was in the area around this time and saw any suspicious activity, or anyone who has information about this crime to call detectives in Omagh CID by calling 101, quoting reference 243 of 06/01/19."
Alternatively, information can also be provided to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
