Powys public toilets closed after failed cash machine raid

Hay Town Council announced on Tuesday, January 6, that the town’s main public toilets, on Oxford Road, have been shut, because they are unsafe for the public to use.

This follows the attempted burglary of the actual cash machine on Oxford Road, which occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, January 4.

“Hay Town Council would like to inform residents and visitors that the public toilets next to the main car park on Oxford Road are currently closed and will be for the foreseeable future,” the council said in a Facebook post.

“There was an attempted theft of the ATM at this location. Unfortunately, the damage caused during this incident has affected the structural integrity of that end of the building, meaning it is not safe for public use at this time.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding while this matter is addressed.”

Hay Town Council says there are alternative toilet facilities available for both residents and visitors.

These include unisex toilets at the rear of the Oxford Road building, which remain safe to use; as well as unisex toilets located by the town’s clock tower.

In a statement relating to Sunday’s incident, Dyfed Powys Police said: “The cashpoint and surrounding wall were damaged, however nothing was taken.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with information which could help the investigation is asked to come forward.

“Police would especially like to hear from anyone who lives or travelled along Oxford Road who may have private CCTV, ring doorbell footage or dash cam footage of activity during the time specified.”

Dyfed-Powys Police can be contacted either online at  https://orlo.uk/KRjzb , via email, at 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or call 101. Quote reference: 310 of the 4 th January.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org .