Appeal following ATM thefts in Dover

Kent Police is appealing for witnesses after cash machines were stolen from a supermarket in Dover.

A digger is reported to have been used to remove two ATMs from a wall at Tesco in Honeywood Parkway, Whitfield at around 12.30am this morning (Monday, 23 March 2020).

The machines were loaded onto a flat-bed truck, which was driven in convoy with two Mitsubishi Shogun vehicles.

Two police vehicles which attempted to stop the group were rammed and damaged in Old Park Hill, Dover. No serious injuries were reported.

Significant damage has been caused and detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate are carrying out enquiries to locate those responsible.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has CCTV or dashcam footage that may assist the investigation is urged to call the appeal line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/52654/20.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete an online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.