THIEVES fled empty handed after a failed attempt to smash open a cash machine at Warrington.
The raid was at a petrol station in Warrington Road, Culcheth in the early hours of Saturday morning (February 19).
Police said the raiders climbed over a perimeter fence from Charnock Road, at the rear of the petrol station, and attacked the cash machine with crow bars.
They attempted to remove the machine from its housing but were unsuccessful and fled the scene.
Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident or anyone acting suspicious in the area at the time.
Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0845 458 0000 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
