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11
Mar 2022
Masked thieves attempt to take cash machine from Harrogate shop
Four masked men broke into a Harrogate shop and attempted to remove a cash machine in the early hours of this morning.
The Co-op store at the junction of Skipton Road and Bilton Lane was targeted at around 2.35am.
The Stray Ferret reported the break-in this morning. Now North Yorkshire Police has released further details.
It said thieves broke through the front door and attempted to remove the ATM. When this failed, they stole cash from inside the shop.
Police were alerted by store security and sent officers to the scene, supported by a National Police Air Service helicopter.
Eyewitnesses said the men left in a small, dark car — possibly a Volkswagen Golf — and made off towards New Park roundabout. Despite attempts to trace the thieves, there were no further sightings of the car.
Now, detectives are appealing for more witnesses and CCTV footage to help their investigations. They have asked anyone living near the Co-op or along Skipton Road who has CCTV or a doorbell camera to check for footage of a small dark car leaving the area around that time. Drivers with dash cams are also asked to check their footage.
Anyone with information should call North Yorkshire Police on 101, selection option one and speak to the force control room, or email tom.baker@northyorkshire.police.uk, quoting reference 12220041651. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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