Police are appealing for public assistance following an attempted cash machine theft at Waitrose in Portswood during the early hours of Tuesday morning (19 August).
Officers responded to reports of a theft in progress at approximately 4:15am today. Three suspects wearing balaclavas were reportedly using a van to attempt forcing entry to the ATM outside the Waitrose store in Portswood.
The suspects fled on foot when police arrived at the scene. No cash was taken from the machine.
The vehicle used in the incident had been reported stolen previously. Police believe it was parked somewhere in the area between 10 August and the early hours of this morning.
Authorities are requesting anyone who may have spotted this vehicle before the incident to come forward.
- Make/Model: White Citroën Relay van
- Distinguishing features:
- Dark blue/black solid design covering rear doors and both sides
- Faded ‘GREENER’ logo with possible house icon on passenger-side sliding door
- Website ‘www.greenrestore.co.uk’ printed on dark panel on passenger side
- Significant damage near rear wheel arch including crumpled bodywork and missing black side bumper
Officers continue their investigation, including examining CCTV footage from the surrounding area. A police cordon remains at the location whilst forensic evidence is gathered.
Anyone who spotted this van between 10 August and the early hours of 19 August should contact police on 101, quoting reference number 44250374287.
Police stress that any information provided could prove crucial to their investigation.
