Detectives are asking for the public’s help as they investigate the theft of two cash machines from Strensham Services early on Thursday, July 24.
Around six to eight suspects using three vehicles were involved in the theft from the M5 service station between junctions 7 and 8 of the M5 at around 4am.
A dark coloured van, pick-up truck and a car were all involved as offenders smashed windows and used cables from the pick-up to strap around the machines and pull them away before loading them into the van. The vehicles then exited the services the wrong way out of a service road to flee the scene.
Officers believe there would have been lorry drivers around at the time who may have witnessed the theft or captured it on their dashcams, and they would like to hear from them, or anyone else with information.
Detective constable Simon Dudman of Worcester CID says: “This was a well-planned criminal operation that unfortunately resulted in two cash machines being stolen from the services.
“The smashing of windows and pulling the machines away with cables, which sparked along the ground as they moved, will no doubt have alerted witnesses to the incident, even at 4am in the morning.
“We would like to hear from anyone who saw the raid or may have caught it on their mobile phone or dashcam to come forward and submit that footage to us as part of our investigation.”
Anyone who witnessed the theft should call Worcester CID office on 01905 331234 quoting incident 42i of July 24.
Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name, and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.
