Ram-raid attack on ATM at Kidsgrove supermarket

ATM targeted in Kidsgrove ram-raid

According to an article published by Stokesentinel on 9 January 2026, a Co-op supermarket located on Cedar Avenue in Kidsgrove has been targeted in a ram-raid. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of 9 January, involved an attack on the store's ATM using a JCB telehandler.

Stokesentinel reports that the front of the building sustained significant damage, including the demolition of shutters and protective bollards. A JCB remains on the taped-off car park, and a police cordon is currently in place at the scene. A spokesperson for Co-op confirmed that the store is temporarily closed while the company assesses the damage, with no confirmed date provided for the reopening of the branch. Staffordshire Police have been contacted for a statement regarding the ongoing investigation.

Business owners are encouraged to review their external security measures and consider installing reinforced bollards to deter vehicle-based intrusions.

Source : Stokesentinel