A man has appeared in court in connection with an alleged ATM raid.
The cash machine at Scotmid on Craigour Road, Torphins was targeted on February 28 at about 1.30pm.
A forklift was used to ram the front entrance to the shop, giving access to the machine.
Yesterday, Michael Broomfield appeared in private facing charges of stealing a vehicle, two charges of house-breaking and the attempted theft of a vehicle.
The 32-year-old made no plea or declaration during the brief hearing at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
A 26-year old man was released pending further inquiries.
Broomfield, from County Durham, was remanded in custody and the case continued for further examination.
Man appears in court in connection with alleged Torphins ATM theft