15/01/2020
Gardaí Chase ATM Thieves Across Border
Thieves travelling with an ATM stolen from Co Louth travelled across the border this morning while being pursued by Gardaí.
The culprits were intercepted on Dunleer Main Street at around 4.30am this morning, Wednesday 15 January, by patrolling members of the Garda Armed Support unit.
Officers pursued the vehicle onto the N1 before the thieves made their way across the border.
Investigations are ongoing and the PSNI is assisting with searches. No injuries occurred during the incident.
(JG/CM)
The culprits were intercepted on Dunleer Main Street at around 4.30am this morning, Wednesday 15 January, by patrolling members of the Garda Armed Support unit.
Officers pursued the vehicle onto the N1 before the thieves made their way across the border.
Investigations are ongoing and the PSNI is assisting with searches. No injuries occurred during the incident.
(JG/CM)
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