BBC iPlayer’s “The Crime I Can’t Forget” revisits a case that kept Northern Ireland on edge – the hunt for the so-called “Cash Machine Bandits.” Starting in October 2018, this gang of highly skilled thieves terrorized County Antrim, hitting ATM after ATM with alarming precision. Tuesday’s episode follows the meticulous investigation that unfolded, giving us a look inside the pressure cooker of law enforcement trying to stay one step ahead of these relentless criminals.
Leading the charge is Detective Superintendent Richard Thornton from the Organised Crime Division. The episode presents his team’s strategic efforts, using crime scene evidence and analytical techniques to understand the gang’s methods and, crucially, anticipate their next move. Chief Superintendent Sue-Ann Steen also provides insights into her role overseeing the uniformed officers on the ground. And we hear directly from Geoffery McKillop, a local business owner whose cafe was targeted, offering a personal perspective on the disruption and damage caused by these brazen attacks.
With surveillance experts aiding the investigation, “The Cash Machine Bandits” shapes up as a tense back-and-forth between criminals and the police determined to bring them down. The program utilizes archival footage and crime scene evidence alongside firsthand accounts to provide a detailed picture of the investigation as it progresses. Catch “The Crime I Can’t Forget” on BBC iPlayer this Tuesday, 6 May.
