Thieves have caused extensive damage to a North Yorkshire shop in an attempt to steal a cash machine.
It happened at around 3am this morning (Thursday).
The suspects broke into the shop on Low Street, Sherburn-in-Elmet and “attempted to drag the cash machine away using a vehicle,” a North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said.
“The suspects left empty-handed a short time later, but caused extensive damage to the store and its contents.
“It’s believed the suspects travelled to Sherburn from the direction of South Milford in a silver Vauxhall car, and approached the shop on foot prior to the break-in.
“They then drove onto the pavement at the front of the store before attempting to steal the cash machine.”
Officers are appealing to residents in Sherburn-in-Elmet, particularly those in the Low Street area, to check any doorbell footage for any suspicious activity including a small silver car passing by between 1am and 4am and for any suspicious people.
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Alex Dorlin
- Email Alex Dorlin here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12230188635
