Ram raiders steal cash machine from supermarket

An exterior view of a parade of shops in Worthing that have been ram raided by a vehicle. The metal shutter of a supermarket has been smashed in, as has the glass frontage of the store, while a concrete bollard is at an angle. A lone police officer stands guard at the scene.Eddie Mitchell

The gang smashed their way into the store to snatch the cash machine, police say

Bob Dale
South East

Ram raiders have stolen a cash machine from a supermarket in West Sussex, police say.

Two men used a Toyota Hilux to smash the shutters on the Co-Op in Manor Parade, Salvington Road, Worthing about 02:00 BST on Friday, a Sussex Police spokesperson said.

The machine was loaded into a second vehicle, being driven by a third man, and the Hilux was abandoned at the scene.

No arrests have yet been made.

A white Toyota Hilux, a large pick up truck, used in a ram raid robbery, stands abandoned on the road in the darkness. Both its doors are open, as a police officer walks around the back of the vehicle.Eddie Mitchell

The pick up truck used to smash the store open was abandoned at the scene

Det Sgt Fraser Lockey said: "Enquiries are at an early stage, and we are keen to hear from anyone who was in the Salvington Road area during that time and those who may have dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage.

"Please calling 101, quoting serial 86 of 10/10 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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