Raiders attempt to take cash machine

THIEVES smashed their way into a supermarket to try and steal a cash machine.

The ram-raiders destroyed a bollard at the Aldi store in Great Harwood using a silver or grey Mitsubishi Shogun and then cut through a window to gain access to the store.

Once inside they then tipped the cash machine over before trying to drag it out of the store using a chain.

Police said the offenders caused ‘extensive damage’ but left empty handed. The incident happened between 11pm and 11.30pm on Friday, April 21. No arrests have been made.

Det Sgt Bryony Midgley, of Blackburn CID, said: “We have launched an investigation following the attempted theft of a cash machine at the Aldi store in Great Harwood.

“Between 11pm and 11.30pm on Friday, a two offenders have targeted the building, firstly knocking down a bollard before smashing through a window and trying to break into a cash machine.

“While those involved made off empty-handed, this is a serious offence and we need to find the people responsible.”

Call police on 101 quoting log number 1890 of April 21.