A front loader machine was used by thieves to steal an ATM with an undisclosed amount of cash from a Bank of Ireland branch in Little Island, Co Cork.
CCTV footage is being examined to identify those involved in the incident, which occurred in the early hours of this morning, and efforts will be made to identify any vehicles used by the thieves.
There was extensive damage caused at the site, which is due to be forensically examined.
An investigation has been launched, and anyone with information is asked to contact gardaí.
This is the second incident of its kind in Co Cork in recent days.
This is the second incident of its kind in Co Cork in recent days
On 2 June, thieves used a JCB front loader in a failed bid to break into a supermarket in Mallow to empty its ATM.
The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at a branch of SuperValu in Ballydahin.
The men attempted to smash through the steel security shutters of the premises to gain access to the ATM.
However, they failed in their efforts and fled the scene. A forensic examination of the JCB and the ATM was carried out.
An investigation has been launched, and anyone with information is asked to contact gardaí
Gardaí harvested footage from the branch of SuperValu in a bid to identify the persons responsible.
Anyone with information on either incident should contact their local garda station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.