- Did you witness the raid? Email alesia.fiddler@mailonline.co.uk
This is the shocking moment thieves broke into a Nationwide branch to steal a cash machine in an early morning raid.
Video footage taken at 5.30am today shows a telescopic dolly ripping the ATM out of the wall in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, before loading it into a van.
Police, called to the scene a short time later, said both vehicles had been reported stolen.
Three men fled the scene and left the telescopic vehicle behind, the force added.
Footage shared on social media shows the telehandler heading towards the construction company, then reversing to the sound of loud collisions, apparently with the ATM in tow.
Did you witness the raid? Email alesia.fiddler@mailonline.co.uk
Video footage taken at 5.30am today shows a telehandler near the Nationwide ATM in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire.
The large vehicle moves forward and backwards and loud crashes can be heard before something appears to fall to the ground. Pictured: The Nationwide branch after the incident
The telehandler was also reported stolen to police and could be seen lifting the cash machine from the back of the van.
Alarms sound as the telehandler driver jumps out of the vehicle and joins the other two men in the van, which then drives away.
The truck was initially believed to have been parked at a pub on the same street, Bishop’s Stratford Independent reported.
Neighborhood Inspector Mark Collins said: “Investigations are continuing this morning and we are working with our colleagues at Sawbridgeworth Borough Council to review all CCTV opportunities.
“We are aware that several people may have captured footage of the incident that may assist us.
“If you have any CCTV, doorbell camera, phone or dash cam footage from the area around this time, please contact us as soon as possible, using the dedicated link to upload it directly to our system for exam. THANKS.’
A Nationwide spokesperson said: “We are aware of the incident at our Sawbridgeworth branch which occurred early this morning. We are working to reopen the branch and replace the ATM as soon as possible.
“In the meantime, customers can visit one of our nearby branches for a face-to-face service, such as Bishop’s Stortford or Harlow. We recommend checking locations and opening hours on our website.
Did you witness the raid? Email alesia.fiddler@mailonline.co.uk
dailymail us
