A force spokesperson said the officer involved was not injured. <\/p>\n
BBC Scotland News understands officers are examining whether the crimes are linked due to the similarities between them.<\/p>\n
Four masked men dressed in dark clothes were seen in the area around the time of the attempted theft in Glasgow. <\/p>\n
The white Navara used by the gang was left at the scene.<\/p>\n
The suspects escaped in a grey hatchback vehicle along Edinburgh Road.<\/p>\n
Det Insp Ross Jamieson said: “We believe this was a targeted attempt to steal the ATM.<\/p>\n
“Our investigation is progressing, but we are particularly keen to hear from motorists and local residents who may be able to help.”<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, a black Navara was used in a bid to steal the Edinburgh ATM before it was deliberately driven at a police car. <\/p>\n
The driver then then got into a vehicle, thought to be an Audi A3, with another two men.<\/p>\n
It made off in the direction of Maybury Road. <\/p>\n
All three suspects were masked and dressed in black.<\/p>\n
Det Insp Alan Sharp said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious.”<\/p>\n