Bargara Central ATM targeted as Bundaberg police investigate

Police are investigating after thieves attempted to steal an ATM from a busy Bundaberg region shopping complex.

Thieves attempted to steal an ATM from Bargara Central overnight.

The normally quiet seaside town of Bargara was the scene of a brazen heist in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

Police are investigating after a car was used to smash into the Bargara Rd shopping centre.

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“Around 4.15am this morning a vehicle was used to smash into a shopping centre on Bargara Rd,” a spokesman said.

“Thieves then attempted to remove the ATM, however this failed, but they did manage to steal some cash from the machine.”

Police say investigations are ongoing.