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Thieves Steal Cash After Blowing Up ATM Outside Lutterworth Convenience Store

Written by HFM News on 26th August 2021

Thieves have stolen cash after blowing up a cash machine outside a shop in Lutterworth.

The free-standing ATM was attacked at the Co-op on Linden Drive at around 2.45am today, with debris left scattered across the car park.

Near-by residents reported being awoken by an explosion.

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An investigation led by Leicestershire Police’s Complex Investigation Team has been launched, with detectives confirming an ‘unknown quantity’ of cash was stolen.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Constable Chris Symmonds said: “The supermarket is in a residential area and I believe there are people who will have seen or heard what happened.

“I am particularly keen to speak to anyone living nearby who has a CCTV or doorbell camera at their address.

“I would also ask anyone who saw or heard anyone or any people acting in a manner that seemed unusual or suspicious to come forward. Any details you’re able to provide could help our investigation.”

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 21*495673.

A spokesperson from Central England Co-operative told Hfm: “We can confirm that an ATM theft took place next to our store in Linden Drive, Lutterworth, this morning (26 August).

“No members of staff were on duty at the time of the incident.

“The store remains open for business and we are giving our full support to the police as they conduct their investigation.”