Would-be thieves have attempted to break in to a cash machine with an angle grinder in Castle Donington.
Officers from Leicestershire Police are investigating an attempt to break into an ATM last night, Tuesday, May 22.
They were called at around 11.30pm to a report that the thieves had attempted to break into the machine at a fuel station, in Station Road.
The attempt caused significant damage to the machine but they did not get inside the machines so could not steal any money, said a police spokesman.
This morning, May 23, the premises remains cordoned off while officers carry out a full forensic examination of the scene.
Detective Sergeant David Speight, from the Complex Investigation team, said: "As part of our enquiries we believe that three or four men attempted to open the cash machine using an angle grinder and after being unsuccessful, they left the scene in a grey Seat Leon which travelled south of the county.
"Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the area before the machine was targeted? Did you see the men as they made off in the Leon?
"If you have any information regarding the incident, please get in touch with us."
Anyone with information about the attempted theft is asked to contact Leicestershire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers does not take personal details, information is not traced or recorded and the caller will not be required to go to court.
