Masked men steal cash machine from Wetherby Services during early morning raid

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses after a cash machine was stolen from a services in Wetherby.

The incident happened at Moto Wetherby Services, at junction 46 of the A1, at approximately 2am today (July 29).

A black vehicle, believed to be an older-model Nissan Juke, was driven into the services through doors near the M&S Food store.

The vehicle was then used to repeatedly ram a standalone ATM.

Four men wearing face coverings and gloves were involved.

Two of the suspects then attached what is believed to have been a chain to an “&PLAY” cash machine, which was pulled free using the vehicle.

The machine was subsequently loaded into the rear of the Nissan Juke.

A Nissan Juke has since been recovered in the Leeds area.

The vehicle had been set on fire and the stolen cash machine was found inside.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, saw the Nissan Juke travelling between Wetherby and Leeds between 1am and 5am, or has any information that could assist the investigation.

A spokesperson at North Yorkshire Police said: “In particular, detectives would like to identify and speak to three men who may have witnessed the incident and could hold information relevant to enquiries.

“They are urged to come forward as soon as possible.

“We would like to emphasise that, at this stage, we believe these men are witnesses and do not believe they were involved in the offence.

"Their information could prove important in helping us establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.”

If you can help, you should call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

Alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12260145086 when providing any details regarding the incident.