Ashby police have warned residents about cashpoint offences being committed at a Market Street bank.

A cash card theft system has been used twice at the Nat West Bank.

Now, police have urged people using cashpoints to beware of any that may have been tampered with.

Also, users are also being asked to be careful of so called 'shoulder surfers' who will be watching you make withdrawals.

A message from the Ashby Beat Team issued via Neighbourhood Link says: "We have, very recently, had two offences committed involving the ATM at Nat West Bank in Ashby.

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"Offenders have placed a template over the card reader which prevents the card from being ejected during the transaction.

"The offenders later remove the template and withdraw the card which is then used to withdraw money or use for other purchases.

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"Please check the facia of any cash point that you use to confirm that it has not been tampered with prior to using it.

"Also watch out for so-called 'shoulder surfers' that may be in close proximity to you when using ATMs.

"These people try and see your pin number for future unlawful transactions."