Cashpoint raid fails after thieves try to pull it from service station

Raiders failed in their bid to get away with a cashpoint machine from the Esso service station in Great Barton.

The incident occurred at around 1.30am on Saturday, March 9, at the garage in The Street.

A car pulled up outside and two people wearing high-visibility jackets got out and hooked-up a cable to the cashpoint.

A third person who remained in the car then drove the vehicle forward and attempted to pull the cash machine out, but this was not successful and the vehicle drove off towards Bury St Edmunds.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact West CID at Bury St Edmunds Police Station on 101 quoting reference 13408/19, or alternatively call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.