A shop in Leeds suffered significant damage after a masked gang attempted to steal cash machine on Tuesday night.
The offenders targeted the Co-op store in Selby Road, Whitkirk, but failed in their bid to tow away the cash machine as their getaway vehicle rolled over after several attempts.
Four masked men had pulled up outside in a silver/grey Nissan X-Trail 4×4 at around 9.14 pm, with three of them entering the store. They threatened the staff before attaching a tow rope to the free-standing ATM, the police said.
They made several attempts to pull the ATM out but were unsuccessful, with the vehicle being pulled onto its side on their final try. The men then ran off empty-handed along Hollyshaw Lane.
Significant damage was caused to the store during the incident.
Officers have issued an appeal, calling on anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13210454808 or online.
Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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