Masked robbers use angle grinders to break open cash machines at Morrisons in Leighton Buzzard

Masked offenders targeted Leighton Buzzard Morrisons during a nightime raid.

Police were alerted at 2.50am on Wednesday (September 4) to reports that people were trying to cut out the cash machines at the Lake Street supermarket.

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Police news. Image: Tony Margiocchi.

It is understood that a large hole was made in the side of a wall to gain access.

Bedfordshire Police stated: "Three masked offenders used angle grinders to break open the cash machines. They escaped with a quantity of cash. A white transit van was left at the scene.

"No injuries were reported."

An investigation is continuing and anyone with any information is asked to come forward.

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