Police are appealing for information about a van after an attempt was made to apparently remove a cashpoint machine from the wall of Portswood Waitrose early on Tuesday morning (Aug 19).
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Police were called to the Waitrose shop at around 4.15am to “reports of a theft in progress”.
Three individuals were said to have been using the van to attempt to force entry to the ATM.
Police said all suspects, wearing balaclavas, “fled the scene on foot”, with no money stolen.
A cordon was still in place in part of the Waitrose car park at lunchtime Tuesday, with most of the machine appearing to be on the pavement.
Now officers are asking for anyone who saw the vehicle between August 10 and the time of the incident to contact them.
Photo: Hamphsire Constabulary
It’s described as:
Make/Model: White Citroën Relay van
Distinctive Features:
- Dark blue/black solid design across the rear doors and both sides
- Faded logo reading ‘GREENER’, possibly with a house icon on the passenger-side sliding door
- Website 'www.greenrestore.co.uk' printed on the dark panel on the passenger side
- Noticeable damage near the rear wheel arch: crumpled bodywork and missing black side bumper
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting reference number 44250374287.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.