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Ross Dunn

Failed cash machine heist at Scots petrol station captured in shock images

Incredible images show the failed ATM heist that took place in Ayrshire last night.

Brazen crooks tried to rip the cash machine away from the Shell garage forecourt on Ayr's Prestwick Road just before midnight.

Pictures from the scene, which is still taped off by cops, shows the lime green ATM lying next to a fuel pump as officers carry out their investigation into the late night raid.

Sources have told Ayrshire Live that the two suspects used a chain and dragged the ATM off its foundations, but despite their efforts left empty handed.

A source said: "The cash machine has been left lying in the middle of the forecourt, it has been completely torn off its foundations.

"The men responsible have used some amount of force to try and break into it."

Cops have launched an investigation into the late night heist (Ayrshire Post)

Police have described both men as wearing dark clothing and both fled in a white Ford Transit pick up.

Officers are asking anyone who may dash-cam footage to get in touch as they seek to trace the men responsible.

Police at the Shell garage (Ayrshire Post)

Detective Inspector Andrea Templeton said: “We believe this was a targeted break-in and those involved left empty-handed. We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time.

“If you saw anything suspicious, before or after this incident, then please get in touch, particularly if you have dash-cam footage that may help with our investigation.”

"Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4172 of Sunday, January 20, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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