Appeal following cash machine theft in Vale of Belvoir

Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a cash machine was ripped from a wall of a shop in Cropwell Bishop overnight.

Officers were called to Co-operative Food, Nottingham Road, after 2.10am today (3rd October) following reports a digger had been used to pull a cash machine from the shop’s wall.

The cash machine was located with a quantity of cash missing.

A Nottinghamshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers are studying CCTV of the incident and carrying out other local inquiries but are asking for help from anyone with information about what happened.

Cropwell Bishop's co-op. Photo: Richard Newbold

A cordon remains in place at the scene as the investigation progresses."

It comes after a recent incident at another Co-Op store in Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth. Thieves took the cash machine from that store in the early hours of 10th September. It is believed they left the scene in a black Audi A5 and a stolen grey Toyota Hilux.

Detective Sergeant Ben Skellern, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "“The raid has caused a considerable amount of damage to the shop and we are determined to track down those responsible.

“The local neighbourhood policing team have also stepped-up patrols in the area to provide reassurance to the local community.

“Anyone who may have further information is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 35 of 3 October 2025.

“We’d particularly like to hear from those who may have dashcam footage of the digger and a red pick-up truck believed to be involved.”