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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9145Theft · Co. Cork · 10 Jun 2026

ATM stolen with front loader from Bank of Ireland branch in Little Island, Cork

Thieves used a front loader machine to steal an ATM containing an undisclosed amount of cash from a Bank of Ireland branch in Little Island, Co Cork, in the early hours of 10 June 2026. The theft caused extensive damage at the site, which is due to be forensically examined. No arrest or charge has been reported. The latest development is that gardaí have launched an investigation, CCTV footage is being examined to identify those involved, and the public is asked to contact gardaí with information.

  1. Reported10 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Thieves used a front loader machine to steal an ATM containing an undisclosed amount of cash.
  • Extensive damage was caused at the site, which is due to be forensically examined.
Where
The ATM was taken from a Bank of Ireland branch in Little Island, Co Cork.
When
The theft occurred in the early hours of 10 June 2026.
Investigation
  • CCTV footage is being examined to identify those involved in the incident.
  • Efforts will be made to identify any vehicles used by the thieves.
  • An investigation has been launched and anyone with information is asked to contact gardaí.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported in the articles.
Other details
RTÉ reported that this is the second incident of its kind in Co Cork in recent days, the other being a failed attempt on 2 June 2026 at a SuperValu in Ballydahin, Mallow, which is not part of this case.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThieves used a front loader machine to steal an ATM with an undisclosed amount of cash. (rte.ie)
  • whatThere was extensive damage at the site, which is due to be forensically examined. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe ATM was taken from a Bank of Ireland branch in Little Island, Co Cork. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred in the early hours of 10 June 2026. (rte.ie)
  • investigationCCTV footage is being examined to identify those involved. (rte.ie)
  • investigationEfforts will be made to identify any vehicles used by the thieves. (rte.ie)
  • investigationAn investigation has been launched and the public is asked to contact gardaí with information. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jun2026
    Reportedrte.ie, first report
    Front loader used to steal ATM in Little Island, Co Cork

    Original report of the theft. It also mentions a separate failed attempt on 2 June 2026 at a SuperValu in Ballydahin, Mallow, which is not part of this case.