Early Morning Cash Machine Heist Foiled at Stoke-On-Trent Store
Detectives are on the case after a daring cash machine break-in attempt at the Ubberley Co-op in Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent. The botched robbery took place in the early hours of Sunday, October 8, with police alerted at 4:31am BST.
Two Men with Crowbar and Explosive Try – and Fail – to Crack ATM
CCTV footage shows two suspects entering the store. One carried a crowbar. They tried to blow open the cash machine using a small explosive device but failed. Frustrated, they made a quick getaway on a motorbike, heading towards Bucknall along Ubberley Road.
- One man wore a blue hoodie
- The other sported a black hoodie
Police and Firefighters Respond – Appeal for Witnesses
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene to assist. Now, police are urging anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage from the area around the time of the break-in to step forward. They want to hear from anyone who may help crack the case.
Got Info? Here’s How to Help Police Catch the Crooks
If you witnessed anything suspicious or have footage that could help, call police on 101 quoting incident number 149 of October 8. You can also contact them via live chat on their official site.
For anonymous tips, ring Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. Don’t let these thieves get away!
