Gardai launch investigation after two ATMs stolen in Kells, Co Meath

Two ATMs were ripped from walls in a Co Meath town in the early hours of Friday morning.

It's believed two cash machines from two banks were stolen on Main Street in Kells.

Gardai were alerted to the robberies and rushed to the scene at around 4:30am.

Officers say the two ATMs were driven away in a dark coloured jeep. The vehicle left in the direction of Carnalstown on the Maudlin Road.

A garda spokeswoman said: "Gardaí were alerted to an incident that occurred this morning Friday 19th April, 2019 at around 4.30a.m. on Main Street, Kells, Co. Meath and immediately went to the scene.

Gardai at the scene of a double ATM robbery on Main Street, Kells, Co Meath (Colin Keegan, Collins Agency, Dublin)

Two ATMs were robbed on Main Street, Kells, Co Meath (Colin Keegan, Collins Agency, Dublin)

Gardai at the scene of a double ATM robbery on Main Street, Kells (Colin Keegan, Collins Agency, Dublin)

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"Two ATM's were pulled from the main wall of two Banks on Main Street, Kells and driven away on the back of a dark coloured crewcab jeep.

"The jeep left in the direction of the Maudlin Road, towards Carnalstown."

Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to contact Kells Garda Station on 046 - 9280820, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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