Thieves try to drag cash machine out of Co-op in Lostock Hall

By Matthew Calderbank
Published 3rd Nov 2021, 09:57 BST
Updated 3rd Nov 2021, 10:32 BST
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Thieves tried to steal a cash machine from inside the Co-op shop in Lostock Hall last night (Tuesday, November 2).

The store in Watkin Lane was targeted at around 8pm, but details on the incident are still unclear.

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It has been reported that brazen thieves attached a metal chain to the freestanding ATM inside the store, next to the entrance, before trying to drive away with it.

But the machine didn't budge and the thieves fled empty-handed, leaving the chain behind (pictured).

Thieves attached a metal chain to the freestanding ATM inside the Co-op store in Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall last night (Tuesday, November 2), before trying to drive away with it. Pic: Katie SkachillThieves attached a metal chain to the freestanding ATM inside the Co-op store in Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall last night (Tuesday, November 2), before trying to drive away with it. Pic: Katie Skachill
Thieves attached a metal chain to the freestanding ATM inside the Co-op store in Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall last night (Tuesday, November 2), before trying to drive away with it. Pic: Katie Skachill

The Co-op is normally open until 10pm and it is believed staff were working at the time. But the Post understands no staff were harmed during the incident.

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The shop's car park was cordoned off whilst CSI investigated, but Lancashire Police said no arrests have been made at this stage.

A spokesman for the force said: "It’s under investigation as an attempted theft of the ATM machine. Enquiries ongoing."

Co-op has been approached for comment.