Police are appealing for public information after an ATM was stolen and subsequently set alight on the North Coast on Sunday (October 14).
Just before 6am, two people removed an ATM from a licensed premises on Riverside Drive at Wooli, 50km east of Grafton, before loading it onto a white utility.
Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District were notified of the incident when a staff member arrived and disturbed the pair.
The ATM was found by police on Condole Forest Road, about 5km from the intersection of Wooli Road, after it was set alight.
Police conducted an extensive search of the area, however; were unable to locate those involved, or the vehicle.
One person is described as having a medium build, about 180cm tall, and wearing a dark hooded-jacket.
The vehicle is described as being an older model white utility. It had a lowered tail gate, and no registration plates.
As inquiries continue, police would like to speak with anyone who may have information, or dashcam footage from the area.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
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