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Thieves blow up cash machine with bang heard across north Bristol

By Martin Booth  Saturday Mar 19, 2022

A bang could be heard as far away as Bishopston in the early hours of Sunday morning when an ATM in Lockleaze was blown up and a “quantity of cash” stolen.

The attack happened at about 12.55am at a shop on Morris Road off Shaldon Road.

Police believe that two people attacked the ATM at Costcutter on the ground floor of Danby House.

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A cordon remained in place for much of Saturday around the shop, which had debris strewn around it following the attack.

Soon before 1pm, a motorbike was removed from the scene by Yate-based Victoria Recovery. It is thought by police that a motorbike was used in the attack.

 

Police said: “An investigation is underway after a cash machine was attacked in Lockleaze in the early hours of this morning (Saturday).

“The incident happened at about 12.55am at a convenience store on Morris Road.

“Two people are believed to have attacked the ATM and a quantity of cash was stolen.

“It’s believed a motorcycle was used and those involved may have left in the direction of Muller Road towards Filton and Horfield.”

The cash machine was in a shop on the ground floor of a block of flats in Lockleaze – photo: Martin Booth

Anyone who saw people acting suspiciously nearby at the time or may have footage from the surrounding area that could assist police in their enquiries is asked to call 101 and give reference 5222065504, or complete an online appeal form. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 55111.

Main photo & video: Martin Booth

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