CCTV showed two white vans allegedly used in the raid at the shopping complex on Merrylands Road on Friday, March 15, about 4.20am, and four men failing in their attempts to lift an ATM, before driving away empty-handed.
Two vans were located and forensically examined later that day, and police made further appeals to identify four men who may be able to assist with the investigation.
Last month police raided a home on Simpson Street, Auburn, where they arrested a 40-year-old man and charged him with
aggravated break and enter dwelling in company intending to steal less than or equal to value of $60k, drive conveyance taken without consent of owner, drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, possess prohibited drug – two counts, possess housebreaking implements, goods in personal custody suspected being stolen, and fail to comply digital evidence access order direction.
The second man, a 30-year-old, was charged on Wednesday with aggravated break and enter dwelling in company intending to steal less than or equal to value of $60k and carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner.
As the investigation continues, anyone with information into the incident is urged to contact Cumberland Police Area Command or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Charged over ram raid
POLICE have raided a home in Auburn and charged a second man over an alleged failed ram raid and attempted ATM theft at a shopping centre in Greystanes earlier this year.
