Cash machine stolen in ‘attempted theft' after Raunds Asda ATM ripped out
Northants Police has appealed for witnesses following the ‘attempted theft' of an ATM from Asda in Raunds today (Thursday, July 16).
The incident at about 3.10am involved a large yellow telehandler with JCB branding that was driven over two metal security bollards to the free-standing cash machine outside the store in Michael Way, off Warth Park Way close to the A45.
This morning, the remains of the ATM could be seen in the car park with the partially burnt out telehandler nearby.
A spokesman for Northants Police said: “Detectives are appealing for witnesses following an attempted theft of an ATM in Raunds.
"The incident occurred at Asda in Michael Way, Raunds, at around 3.10am today (Thursday, July 16), when offenders removed a cash machine from the wall and left the scene.
“Officers are carrying out extensive enquiries and would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area during the early hours of this morning.
“In particular, detectives would like to hear from anyone with CCTV, doorbell camera or dash-cam footage from the Michael Way area, or anyone who may have seen vehicles acting suspiciously in the lead-up to the incident or leaving the area afterwards.”
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO or crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.
Quote incident number 26000419477 when providing any information.