Cosby faces jail
DISGRACED star Bill Cosby could face prison next week for drugging and molesting a woman at his US home in 2004.
Cosby, 81, is due for a sentencing hearing on Monday after his conviction on three counts of aggravated indecent assault.
The maximum penalty is 10 years per count. MASKED raiders fled with thousands of pounds in cash after smashing their way into an ATM machine using a forklift truck.
The gang used a powerful Manitou stacker to target the Co-op supermarket in Gretna, Dumfriesshire.
Raiders lifted the ATM from the front of the store leaving the cover of the machine on the ground.
They then fled with the rest of the cash dispenser containing an estimated five-figure sum of cash in the back of their car.
Nearby residents were awakened early yesterday morning by a thunderous noise as the crooks struck.
The raid happened at about 2.45am in the village’s Annan Road.
Police and forensic teams were at the scene carrying out investigations yesterday and nearby residents were also interviewed in door-todoor inquires.
One resident said: “I was awakened by a tremendous noise and absolute chaos around the Co-operative building.”
Detectives have appealed for information BY BOB GEDDES following the ATM raid. It is understood the forklift was stolen from a nearby farm prior to the incident.
The three suspects made off from the scene in a stolen silver Vauxhall Vectra, which had been adapted to fit the ATM in the boot.
Detective chief inspector Colin Burnie from Dumfries CID said: “Inquiries are at an early stage to trace the individuals involved in this reckless incident and I am appealing for members of the public to come forward with any information that could assist our investigation.
“Detectives are currently carrying out extensive inquiries including examining CCTV and speaking to local residents. I would ask anyone living in the area who saw or heard anything suspicious, and is yet to speak to police, to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dumfries CID via 101 or you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 in confidence.