Two men have been charged following the alleged attempted break-in of an ATM in the CBD overnight.

About 9.30pm yesterday (Thursday 13 March), a suspicious item was located on the footpath of York Street. A shopping centre and nearby buildings were evacuated as a precaution until the item was declared safe and taken for further examination

Police will allege the item had been used in an unsuccessful attempt to break into an ATM on Market Street.

Two men were arrested nearby and were taken to Day Street Police Station.

A 47-year-old man has been charged with destroy or damage property in company, being armed with intent to commit an indictable offence and two counts of having custody of a knife / cutting implement in a public place.

A 27-year-old man was charged with destroy or damage property in company.

Both were refused bail and are to appear in Central Local Court today (Friday 14 March 2014).