Daring Crane Heist Foiled at Barnham Supermarket
A brazen thief tried to smash his way into a Barnham Co-op using a stolen mobile crane. Police moved fast to catch the 43-year-old man driving the heavy machinery during an attempted cash machine robbery.
Stolen Crane Sparks Late-Night Drama
At around 2:15am on Tuesday, a mobile crane was reportedly stolen from a building site on Yapton Road, West Sussex. Officers were quickly dispatched near local cash machines and soon found themselves at the scene of an aggravated burglary in progress at the Barnham Co-op.
Suspect Nabbed After Foot Chase
The suspect, a 43-year-old from ashford/" title="Ashford" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Ashford, Middlesex, was caught following a foot chase outside the supermarket. He was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and criminal damage and is currently in police custody.
Investigation Ongoing, Volvo XC60 of Interest
- Police are probing links to a white Volvo XC60 seen leaving the area around the time of the crime.
- Sussex Police are urging anyone with info to come forward or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
The local community is stunned by the audacity of the heist attempt. Sussex Police praised their officers’ swift action and promised a thorough investigation to bring all involved to justice.
