Petworth Co-op incident was 'failed ATM attack' - Sussex Police is investigating

An incident at Petworth Co-op this morning was a failed attack on the shop’s ATM, the company has said.
By Joe Stack
Published 6th Mar 2023, 17:40 BST
Updated 6th Mar 2023, 17:41 BST
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Police were called to the shop following reports of an attempted break-in at about 4am. The would-be thieves unsuccessfully tried to get at the ATM in the shop.

A members of staff described the incident as a ‘nightmare’ but said despite the damage done to the shopfront, nothing had been stolen. Police are now investigating the incident.

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A spokesperson for Co-op, said:“There was an incident at our Market Square, Petworth, store in the early hours of this morning (Monday, 6 March) where there was an unsuccessful attack on the community’s ATM. We urge anyone who may have seen or heard anything to come forward to police, who are investigating. The store will re-open this afternoon to serve the community.”

Sussex Police has been approached for more information.

You can read the original story here: Bungling burglars leave empty-handed after smashing into West Sussex shop front