Appeal after attempted theft of ATM – Central West

Police are appealing for information as investigations continue into an attempted theft of an ATM from a business in the state’s central west over the weekend.

About 5.30am on Saturday (1 July 2023), two people forced entry into a business on Lachlan Street, Forbes, attempting to steal an ATM.

The pair fled in a white utility when they were unable to remove the ATM.

Officers attached to Central West Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information about those involved, or anyone with dashcam who was driving along Lachlan Street, Forbes, about the time of the incident, is urged to contact Forbes Police on 02 6853 9999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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