CROOKS used a JCB digger to remove a cashpoint from Harwich's Home Bargains overnight.
Essex police were called at around 2am today to reports of a theft of an ATM from the front of Home Bargains at the Harwich Gateway Retail Park.
After a search of the area two vehicles, believed to have been connected to the incident, were discovered abandoned nearby.
A spokesman for Essex police said: "We were called at around 2am today (8 April) to reports of a theft of an ATM at Harwich Gateway Retail Park.
"It was reported that suspects using a JCB digger had removed the ATM from the front of Home Bargains.
"After a search of the area two vehicles, believed to have been connected to the incident, were discovered abandoned nearby.
"Enquiries into this incident are ongoing."
The spokesperson added: "We are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone who may have relevant doorbell or dashcam footage, to come forward."
According to the Counter Crime Partnership (CCP), a shared radio scheme between businesses across North Essex, B&M reported the incident this morning after 7am.
Scott Pepper, lead control room officer at CCP, said that this morning there has been a police presence with there being three police officers present at 9.30am.
A police spokesman added: "You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.
"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively you can call us on 101.
"Please quote incident 073 of 8 April 2024."
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