Police investigate Oakham cash machine raid

Leicestershire Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage after a cash machine was stolen in Rutland this morning.

Police received a call at 2.53am this morning (Friday 3 July) to say that a telehandler had been driven into the front of the store in Braunston Road, Oakham.

The telehandler pictured on Friday morning. Photo: Rutland & Stamford Sound

Significant damage was caused to the building as the ATM was removed and dragged away from the scene by a 4x4 pickup truck.

The pickup drove off towards Balmoral Road.

The store has been badly damaged by the theft. Photo: Rutland & Stamford Sound

A scene preservation is in place, and investigation remains at an early stage as enquiries continue.

Officers would like to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed anything connected to the burglary to get in touch.

A spokesperson said they would also ask anyone living locally who has a video doorbell, dashcam or CCTV to please check to see if it has captured any part of this incident.

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 26000389315.

Alternatively call 101.