Brazen thieves steal shop's ATM then flee to Wigan

Raiders who snatched a shop's cash machine were last seen heading towards Wigan with it on a truck.
A to Z News on Wigan Road in Westhoughton which was hit by an early hours raidA to Z News on Wigan Road in Westhoughton which was hit by an early hours raid
A to Z News on Wigan Road in Westhoughton which was hit by an early hours raid

Police today appealed for information about Friday's early hours break-in at A to Z News in Westhoughton.

It was shortly after 2.30am that officers were called to reports of a burglary at the shop on Wigan Road.

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Intruders with their faces covered had forced the shutters of the shop and stole a free-standing cash machine before making off in a pick-up style truck.

Investigating officers say there may have been a second vehicle involved.

After the burglary the pick-up truck is believed to have made off in the direction of Wigan.

It has not been reported how much, if any, money was contained inside the ATM.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 5757 quoting reference 0181 of 14/06/19.

Alternatively, information can be supplied anonymously using the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.