Waterlooville Tesco Express reopens after ram-raiders smash ATM with JCB but thieves still at large a month on

By Freddie Webb
Published 30th Nov 2022, 10:04 BST
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A CONVENIENCE store has reopened after a cash machine was ripped from its wall with a JCB.

The Tesco Express store in Lovedean Lane, Waterlooville, is welcoming back customers a month on after ram-raiders smashed an ATM with a digger.

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As previously reported on October 23, a Hampshire Constabulary and Isle of Wight spokeswoman said the raid happened in the early hours. She added: ‘Police were called at 3.45am this morning to reports of a burglary at Tesco Express, Lovedean Lane.

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Tesco Express, Lovedean Lane, Waterlooville on Monday November 28, 2022. Picture: Habibur RahmanTesco Express, Lovedean Lane, Waterlooville on Monday November 28, 2022. Picture: Habibur Rahman
Tesco Express, Lovedean Lane, Waterlooville on Monday November 28, 2022. Picture: Habibur Rahman

‘It has been reported that offenders were seen to be using a JCB to break into the ATM.’ After the burglary, the shop was shut down for repairs and parts of the store were boarded up while officers carried out an investigation.

A police spokesman said enquiries into the incident are still ongoing a month after it was reported. Anyone with information is advised to call 101, quoting 44220430718, or submit a report online.