Third Peterborough ATM tampered with as police launch another investigation

Police have launched another investigation into the tampering of an ATM in Peterborough.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Jul 2019, 17:40 BST
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Cambridgeshire police was called at 6.34pm on Wednesday to NatWest in Lincoln Road after reports of “suspicious circumstances surrounding a cash machine at the location”, according to a force spokeswoman.

She added: “It is believed a skimming device had been fitted to the machine. An investigation has been launched and anyone with information on the incident should contact police on 101 quoting crime reference number 35/50901/19, or Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 55 111.”

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This is at least the third ATM to have been tampered with this month.

An ATM at a NatWest bank was targetedAn ATM at a NatWest bank was targeted
An ATM at a NatWest bank was targeted

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