Police warning amid more than 100 ATM thefts across Watford and nearby

More than 100 ATM thefts across Watford and nearby since April have sparked a police warning to be vigilant. Hertfordshire Constabulary has issued the warning after reports of thefts from cash machines in Borehamwood, Hemel Hempstead, and Watford. Det Insp Pete Hanks, from the serious fraud and cyber unit, said: “It appears that these thefts are being achieved by a discreet device being placed inside the cash dispensing slot, which traps the cash during dispensing and allows the criminal to retrieve the cash. “To the customer it appears the transactions has been declined and their cash is returned.” Man who contacted kids on Snapchat in Watford sent to crown court Bogus police officers con Herts victims out of £12,000 in a week Police advised ATM users to take extra precautions, including shielding the keypad and inspecting the machine for unusual attachments. A spokesman added: “If anything looks out of place or it has any parts which appear to have been added, do not use it and report your suspicions to the bank. “If the machine fails to return your card or any cash you have withdrawn, you should contact the police on our non-emergency number 101 and your bank to
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