ATM break in Oakham

An ATM has been stolen overnight from a store in Oakham.

Police received a call at 2.53am this morning (Friday 3 July) that a telehandler had been driven into the front of the store in Braunston Road.

Significant damage was caused to the building as the ATM was removed and dragged away from the scene by a 4x4 pickup truck.

The pickup drove off towards Balmoral Road.

A scene preservation is in place, and our investigation remains at an early stage as enquiries continue.

Officers would like to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed anything connected to the burglary to get in touch.

We would also ask anyone living locally who has a video doorbell, dashcam or CCTV to please check your devices to see if has captured any part of this incident.

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 26000389315.

Alternatively call 101.