AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after an ATM machine was stolen by a group of men dressed in black in the early hours of this morning during a ram-raid.
A vehicle, believed to be a black Range Rover, drove into the front of the Co-op store in Poole Road, Upton, at 3.43am this morning, Thursday, June 9.
Police said around four or five men dressed in black clothing got out and loaded the ATM machine into the car.
The vehicle is reported to have travelled eastbound on the A35 in the direction of Creekmoor as it left the scene.
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Detective Inspector Nicky Jenkins, of Dorset County CID, said: “We have launched a full investigation into this incident and are carrying out a number of enquiries.
“I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened or saw any suspicious activity in the area around the time of the incident.
“To assist our investigation, I would also urge residents or motorists who were in the area to please review any home CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage for any possible sightings of the vehicle mentioned above or anything else of relevance.”
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Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220091447.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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