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Digger used in Earl Shilton Nationwide ram-raid Digger used in Earl Shilton Nationwide ram-raid
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Ram-raiders used a digger to smash through the front of a building society and steal a cash machine.Ram-raiders used a digger to smash through the front of a building society and steal a cash machine.
They targeted the Nationwide branch on The Hollow, in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, at about 04:15 GMT.They targeted the Nationwide branch on The Hollow, in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, at about 04:15 GMT.
The cash machine was removed from the wall using the telehandler digger which was left at the scene, police said. The cash machine was removed from the wall using the telehandler digger which was left at the scene.
Officers found the cash machine nearby, as well as three other vehicles believed to have been used in the theft. No arrests have been made.Officers found the cash machine nearby, as well as three other vehicles believed to have been used in the theft. No arrests have been made.
It is not known how much money was in the cash machine. It is not known how much money was in the machine.
Surrounding roads were closed by police but have reopened. A cordon remains in place at the building society.Surrounding roads were closed by police but have reopened. A cordon remains in place at the building society.
Leicestershire Police said inquiries were ongoing to identify those responsible for the theft. Leicestershire Police said inquiries were ongoing to identify those responsible.
In a statement, Nationwide said: "No Nationwide employees or members were involved.
"We are liaising with the police as they carry out their investigation.
"Repair work is under way and we hope to open the branch again as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."
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