Cash machine bundled into car during convenience store ram-raid

A Range Rover was driven into the front of the shop in Upton near Poole

The Co-op store in Upton was ram-raided in the early hours of Thursday
Author: Jason BeckPublished 9th Jun 2022

A group of men have bundled a cash machine into a car after ram-raiding a convenience store near Poole.

A vehicle, believed to be a black Range Rover, was driven into the front of the Co-op in Poole Road in Upton at around 3.43am on Thursday.

Four or five men dressed in black clothing got out and loaded the ATM machine into the car, police said.

The vehicle is reported to have travelled eastbound on the A35 in the direction of Creekmoor as it left the scene.

The Co-op store in Upton was ram-raided in the early hours of Thursday

Detective Inspector Nicky Jenkins of Dorset Police, said: "We have launched a full investigation into this incident and are carrying out a number of enquiries.

“I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened or saw any suspicious activity in the area around the time of the incident.

“I would also urge residents or motorists who were in the area to please review any home CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage for any possible sightings of the vehicle."

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