Skimming device found on cash machine in St Andrews

The public in north east Fife are being warned to be on their guard as a card-skimming device was found on a local cash machine.

Now local police are urging members of the public to be wary of criminals targeting bank ATMs in the area.

The advice comes after a card-skimming device was found at a cash machine on Market Street, St Andrews on Friday night.

St Andrews’ community inspector Joanne McEwan said: “We received a report of a possible skimming device from members of the public on Friday evening.

“Officers have retrieved the device and the incident remains under investigation.

“As a result we are advising members of the public to be especially vigilant when withdrawing cash.”