SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Ram raid at Co-op store

RAM RAIDERS failed in their attempts to make off with a cash machine from inside the Co-op store in South Petherton.

It was around 12.40am on Monday (August 25, 2014) when a suspected stolen 4x4 vehicle was reversed into the front of the Co-op store in St James Street.

A police spokesman said: “They didn’t manage to steal the ATM, but they did steal a quantity of cigarettes from the store.

“The vehicle was seen heading off in the direction of Market Square.”

The spokesman added: “There has been considerable damage to the store as a result of the burglary.”

Police are appealing for information and asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact police if they have not already come forward.

If anyone can help – please call the 24-hour policy enquiry centre on 101 and quote reference 87557/14.

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