Two men have been charged with a range of offences in connection to separate ATM thefts in Northern Ireland.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with aggravated vehicle taking, causing damage to property, arson, criminal damage and two counts of theft in connection with the theft of an ATM machine from the Tully Road area of Nutts Corner on Tuesday, April 30.
Meanwhile, a 31-year-old man has been charged with four counts of theft, three counts of arson, taking a motor vehicle without authority and criminal damage.
ATM thefts accused Lee Wilson appears in court
These charges are connected to the theft of ATM machines in the Junction One Retail Park in Antrim on Friday, February 1.
Detective Inspector Richard Thornton said: “Detectives investigating a number of recent thefts of ATM machines have charged two men with a number of offences.
“As is normal procedure the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
“They are due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates' Court this morning, Thursday 2 May.”
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