Police cordoned off several cash machines at Burnham-On-Sea’s Tesco supermarket on Wednesday (May 13th) after thieves damaged one in a bid to steal money.
This was the scene outside the store in Love Lane, where police tape was placed around the cash points as their investigation got underway.
Burnham police have appealed for information in tracing anyone seen acting suspiciously outside the Love Lane store in the early hours, around 1am, when the incident is believed to have occurred.
Police spokesman Steve Game told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “Police were called to an attempted theft from the cash machine outside the Tesco store and while no money was taken, but we would be interested in hearing from anyone who saw anything suspicious at this location.”
He appealed for anyone with information to contact police at Burnham-On-Sea on 0845 4567000 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.