Port Stephens Hunter Police are investigating what they believe to be malicious damage and stealing from an ATM at Rutherford early Tuesday morning.
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A resident who heard loud banging around 2am alerted police to the incident at Rutherford Shopping Centre.
Police cordoned off the rear of Rutherford Post Office and several other shops in East Mall, including Hunter Imaging where the ATM was located.
The ATM appeared to have been set alight.
Chief Inspector Dan Skelly of Port Stephens Hunter Police said anyone with information about the incident should contact police.
"At this stage we're investigating what we believe to be malicious damage and stealing from an ATM at Rutherford Mall," Chief Insp Skelly said.
"At this stage investigations are ongoing and detectives are investigating at the moment."
"We're not sure if money has been taken but what we do know is that the ATM has been extensively damaged and we are following up a few leads," he said.
Police are appealing to anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers NSW on 1800 333 000.