MASKED thieves ploughed their car through a service station before raiding cash machines in a brazen raid.
Four men were filmed driving the black car through the concourse of Wetherby Services in the early hours of July 29.
Dramatic footage captured at the raid at Wetherby Services on July 29 Credit: SWNS
Video shows what appears to be a black Nissan Juke reversing down the concourse of the services Credit: SWNS
They then appear to use the Juke to ram the ATM before making off with a cash payout machine.
North Yorkshire said officers later recovered the car which had been set ablaze with the machine still inside near Leeds.
Video captured by passer-by Rupon Miah, 34, at 2am on July 29 shows the car reversing the car through the services.
The ATM machine is seen to be visibly damaged, as men in balaclavas exit the car and open its boot before heading into the services’ slot machine area.
The car was later found burned out with the cash payout machine still inside Credit: SWNS
The ATM machine is seen to be visibly damaged Credit: SWNS
Police said the thieves are believed to have attached a chain to the cash payout machine and used the car to pull it out.
Rupon said he came out the service station toilets to find the car being used to ram an ATM.
He said: “I started recording after they rammed the first machine.
“I saw four males all get out of the car with masks on, balaclavas.
“They were just raiding the slot machine game room in the service station.
“Basically after that I went outside and walked to my car and saw them driving off with the ATM machine in the boot of their car with the boot open.”
Police have confirmed the into the incident is ongoing, and there have been no arrests at this stage.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following a theft involving cash machines at Wetherby Services in the early hours of this morning.
Rupon said he came out the service station toilets to find the car being used to ram an ATM Credit: SWNS
The men used a chain to pull the cash payout machine with the car, police said Credit: SWNS
“The incident occurred at approximately 2am today (Wednesday 29 July).
“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 pay-out 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.
“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.
“Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
“You can also use our live chat: Available via our website, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
“Please quote incident number 12260145086 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible”.
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