BE particularly careful when withdrawing cash from ATMs.
That’s the message from Henry Street Garda Station, after a female had her money grabbed from her at the ATM machine outside the Bank of Ireland, Upper William Street, last Friday.
The lady had just withdrawn a sum of money from the machine when a hand came in around her and snatched it as it was being dispensed from the ATM.
The hand was from another female, who is described as in her early 20s, with black curly shoulder length hair, about 5’6” in height and wearing a hoodie and tracksuit bottoms.
Gardai warn those making withdrawals to be aware of what is going on around them.
“Have a look over your shoulder before the money comes out, and even before the transaction takes place. Be sure nobody is hanging around watching your movements. If someone is up to no good, then go to another machine to get your cash. If you notice anything suspicious, contact the gardai”.
