Ripley Closed Following Attempted Theft of ATM – Bomb Disposal Team Called In

Published on: 3 Jul, 2019
Updated on: 3 Jul, 2019

Police cars in Ripley High Street

Roads into Ripley were closed today (July 3, 2019) as part of a scene of crime investigation following what police say was an attempted theft of an ATM at the Co-op in Ripley High Street.

An army bomb disposal “wheelbarrow” approaches the ATM at the Co-op in Ripley High Street, where the incident took place.

An army bomb disposal team was in attendance because of the risk of substances left at the scene by those attempting the theft.

A vehicle from a bomb disposal team of army’s Royal Logistics Corps

A police spokesperson said: “We are currently in High Street, Ripley following the attempted theft of an ATM last night.

Police and soldiers liaise

“Due to the methods known to be used to steal ATMs a cordon is currently in place to ensure that the public is safe. Specialist officers are on route to the scene to assist. We will provide a further update once the cordon has been lifted.”

A police motorcycle was part of the cordon about a mile distant from the village centre.

One reader has reported that one man was evacuated from premises at around 1pm and at 2.45pm the same reader reported that there were signs that the police operation was “wrapping up”.

If you have any further information on this incident please call 07796 930355.

Police are also appealing for witnesses following a break-in a few miles away at Treacle Art, Middle Street, Shere, which occurred this morning (July 3, 2019) at 4:17am.