Ram Raid Attack: Thieves in Jeep Attempt to Tear Cash Machine from Corby Premises

Police are investigating a destructive ram raid in Corby after a gang of thieves used a jeep in a brazen attempt to rip an automated teller machine (ATM) from a local building.

The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when the suspects drove the vehicle directly into the facade of the premises, causing substantial structural damage. Despite the high impact and extensive damage to the shopfront, the thieves were ultimately unsuccessful in their attempt to remove and steal the cash machine, fleeing the scene empty-handed before emergency services arrived.

Rising Trend of Vehicle-Assisted Thefts

This latest incident is part of a worrying pattern of ram raids targeting cash points across the county. Local business owners have voiced concerns over the physical security of their storefronts and the escalating cost of repairing structural damages, which often far exceed the value of the cash targeted.

Detectives in Northamptonshire are reviewing CCTV footage from surrounding streets to trace the movement of the jeep and identify any secondary getaway vehicles. Anyone with information or who witnessed suspicious activity in the area overnight is urged to contact the police immediately.