Cash machine robbery in Castle Donington

Thieves disturbed during an attempted cash machine robbery in Leicestershire after similar thefts.

Police are investigating after thieves attempted to steal a cash machine in Castle Donington. 

It happened in the early hours of Sunday morning (13th August) at the Moto Services at junction 23A of the M1, when several men described as being masked were seen trying to gain entry to the location by forcing open a fire exit.

Once inside they attempted to remove a free-standing ATM before fleeing the scene empty-handed shortly afterwards.

Witnesses have described three vehicles as possibly being used by the suspects. A light-coloured Audi, a white flat-bed or pick-up style truck and a white van.

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant 4450 Anna Burton, said: “Our investigation is in the very early stages.

“Scenes of crimes officers will be at the scene today to carry out a forensic search of the area and we will be speaking to witnesses as we piece together the exact circumstances of the incident.

“If you have any information that you think could assist us with our enquiries we would like to hear from you.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Leicestershire Police on 101 and quote incident number 21 of 13 August.