Police seek witnesses after attempted ATM theft damages Morrisons supermarket
Incident in Carlisle involves lime green flatbed truck
Police are appealing for public assistance following an attempted ATM theft that caused damage to a Morrisons supermarket in Carlisle.
At 6:33am on 15th September, officers responded to reports at Morrisons on Kingstown Road after offenders tried to remove an ATM using a lime green flatbed truck.
Although the ATM was not stolen, the perpetrators left significant damage to the supermarket’s exterior.
The flatbed truck is believed to have sustained considerable rear damage during the incident.
Detectives have urged anyone who witnessed the incident or observed suspicious activity to come forward, particularly if they have CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage that could aid the investigation.
Police are also interested in any reports of sightings of the lime green flatbed truck.
The store remains closed to the public as investigations continue, with increased police presence in the area.
Anyone with information should contact police online or call 101, quoting incident number 28 of 15th September. Information can also be shared anonymously with Crimestoppers.