Cash machine card retaining device - Edenbridge

A card retaining device (loop) was discovered on the ATM at Barclays Bank, High Street, Edenbridge at about 6.20pm Thursday 14 October.

The member of the public who reported the matter to police had gone to use the machine and noticed that it look different. It appeared that something had been attached to the card insert slot and when he pulled it a false fascia came off. As he was holding the device a man came along, took it from him and ran off.

Crime reduction advice from police is that people should check that there is nothing untoward with a cash machine before they use it. Check around the insert slot in particular to ensure a false front has not been stuck on to the machine.

Cardholders should not allow themselves to be distracted when using cash machines and should keep their card in sight at all times. Advice is to take care not to let anyone see you entering your pin number. If you have any suspicions about the machine do not use it and report the matter.