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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. | |
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 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. | |
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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