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Towcester Building Society Ram-Raided by Stolen Telehandler
5 Dec
Summary
- A telehandler stolen from a local nursery was used in the raid.
- The Nationwide Building Society branch in Towcester was severely damaged.
- Police are seeking information and dashcam footage of the incident.
A building society branch in Towcester suffered severe damage following an early morning ram-raid. The incident involved a telehandler, which had been stolen from Payne's Nurseries on Watling Street. This stolen machinery was subsequently used to target the Nationwide Building Society branch located in Sponne Arcade.
The operation resulted in significant damage to the branch, with the cash machine being the target of the theft. A spokesperson for Nationwide confirmed the event and stated that the company is actively working towards reopening the branch and replacing the ATM as quickly as possible. Customers have been directed to nearby branches for services.
Northamptonshire Police have launched an appeal for public assistance, requesting anyone with pertinent information or relevant dashcam footage to contact them. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to identify those responsible for the audacious early morning crime.
