Investigations continuing after ram raid burglary at Co-op store in Plympton
Police believe a telehandler was used to destroy the wall and remove two cashpoint machines from the Co-op store on Glen Road
Last updated 3rd Feb 2026
Detectives investigating a ram raid burglary in Plmypton say they believe four people were involved.
Police were called at around 1.45am on Monday 2 February to the Co-op store on Glen Road.
A wall at the store was damaged, and cash was stolen.
Officers believe that a John Deere telehandler, was used to ram into the wall at the store allowing for two cashpoint machines to be removed from the building.
After enquiries, police say it was found that the telehandler had been stolen earlier in the night from a nearby farm.
Detective Constable Andrew Trott-Rodgers said: “We believe four people were involved in the break-in, all were dressed in dark clothing and had their hoods up and faces covered.
“They arrived at the Co-op in stolen vehicles, all of which have since been discovered torched in a forest nearby at Sparkwell. The telehandler was left at the scene.
“We are appealing for information around any sightings of suspicious behaviour in the Smithaleigh area of Plympton near and around Piggeries Farm. We believe the telehandler was taken from the farm between 5.30pm on Sunday 1 February and 1.30am on Monday 2 February.
“We are also looking for witnesses who may have seen anything suspicious in the early hours of the morning on Monday 2 February around Downfield Drive and Glen Road areas.
“We are asking residents who live in these areas, who we have not already spoken to, for doorbell camera footage, or anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch by calling 101 or by reporting online quoting 50260027042.”