Three men charged after cash machines tampered with
Three men have been charged after several cash machines were tampered with across Aberdeenshire.
Police received reports of three linked incidents involving ATMs in Kingswells, Stonehaven and Portlethen on Monday, May 6.
A device resembling an iPod Nano was found attached to an ATM outside the Co-op on Kingswood Drive in Kingswells.
Officers have now confirmed that three men, aged 43, 42 and 38, have been charged in connection.
They are due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
Reports for each will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
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