Police Remove Suspicious Devices From Hornchurch Cashpoints Following Overnight Discovery
Officers are investigating after several suspicious items were discovered attached to cash machines in Hornchurch town centre.
Police have removed several suspicious devices from cashpoints in Hornchurch town centre following an overnight operation, prompting an investigation and a warning to residents using cash machines.
Metropolitan Police officers attended the town centre during the night after concerns were raised about suspicious devices attached to cashpoints.
Officers subsequently identified several suspicious items, which have now been removed.
The discovery has prompted an ongoing police investigation, with enquiries continuing into the circumstances surrounding the devices.
Police confirm investigation
Inspector Mark Connolly, from Havering’s Safer Neighbourhoods policing team, told The Havering Daily:
“Police attended Hornchurch Town Centre during the night in response to suspicious devices attached to cash points. Consequently, officers identified several suspicious items which have now been removed. Officers are conducting a live investigation and enquiries are on-going.”
Police have not confirmed what the devices were intended to do, how many cashpoints were affected or whether any customers have suffered financial losses.
Warning to cashpoint users
Inspector Connolly also issued advice to residents about remaining vigilant when withdrawing money.
He said:
“I would advise the community to always check a cashpoint has not been tampered with. Conceal your pin when entering details. If you are unsure then don’t use the cash point and find an alternative or go into the bank during working hours.”
He added:
“If a crime is being committed, please call 999. Non-emergency 101. To contact your local SNT please sign up to www.metengage.co.uk.”
The police are also preparing to circulate a community awareness message through Met Engage, the Metropolitan Police’s neighbourhood communication platform.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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