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ATM stolen from the Co-op store on Braunston Road, Oakham Rutland Leicestershire Police were alerted to the incident at 2:53 am on Friday, July 3, 2026, after reports that heavy machinery had been used to breach the storefront.
According to police reports, a telehandler was driven directly into the building, causing significant structural damage in a desperate attempt to extract the cash machine. Once the ATM was ripped from its housing, witnesses and authorities report it was loaded onto a 4x4 pickup truck, which was last seen fleeing the scene and heading in the direction of Balmoral Road.
The aftermath of the raid has left a clear trail of destruction for investigators to follow. Debris from the ATM and broken storefront components litter the path from the store along Brooke Road to Braunston where a badly damaged vehicle remains. The presence of this car, coupled with widespread reports on social media from local residents, suggests the suspects’ getaway was far from clean. Several neighbours have taken to online forums to report that their own parked vehicles were struck or damaged as the perpetrators fled the area, adding to the frustration and concern within the local community.
The Braunston Road site is currently closed to the public as a police cordon remains in place. Forensic teams are on the scene, meticulously gathering evidence to identify those responsible for what has been described as a highly disruptive and dangerous act.
Leicestershire Police have confirmed that the investigation is in its early stages and are calling on anyone with information to come forward. Investigators are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who possesses dashcam or doorbell camera footage that captured the movement of the telehandler or the 4x4 pickup truck in the early hours of this morning. Those with information are encouraged to contact the authorities immediately to assist in the ongoing inquiry.
Leicestershire Police Appeal:
An ATM has been stolen overnight from a store in Oakham.
Police received a call at 2.53am this morning (Friday 3 July) that a telehandler had been driven into the front of the store in Braunston Road.
Significant damage was caused to the building as the ATM was removed and dragged away from the scene by a 4x4 pickup truck.
The pickup drove off towards Balmoral Road.
A scene preservation is in place, and our investigation remains at an early stage as enquiries continue.
Officers would like to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed anything connected to the burglary to get in touch.
We would also ask anyone living locally who has a video doorbell, dashcam or CCTV to please check your devices to see if has captured any part of this incident.
You can pass on information by visiting https://leicspolice.link/FhAhj and quoting reference 26000389315.
Alternatively call 101
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Braunston Road, Oakham, Rutland, Co-op Closed Following Dramatic Early Morning ATM Theft
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Residents in Oakham have been met with a scene of significant disruption this morning at the Co-operative supermarket on Braunston Road, which remains closed following a brazen ATM heist in the early hours of Friday, July 3.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 3:00 am, when the shop’s cash machine was forcibly removed from the premises. The raid has left the front of the supermarket with noticeable structural damage, forcing the store to remain shuttered to the general public while investigators conduct their work.
The store manager arrived at the scene shortly after 4:30 am to begin liaising with the authorities, a visible police presence has remained on-site, with official cordons established to protect the integrity of the crime scene. These restrictions include the rear footpath accessible from Kings Road, several members of the public have been ignoring the safety measures, frequently ducking under the police tape. Police are urgently requesting that residents respect these boundaries to ensure both their own safety and the progress of the ongoing investigation.
Despite the significant setback, the store staff have remained on-site, demonstrating a commitment to serving their local customers. Having received their scheduled delivery of newspapers early this morning, employees have set up a makeshift service point outside the front car park.
At this time, there has been no official word regarding when the store will be able to undergo repairs and resume normal business operations. Residents are advised to avoid the immediate area of the Braunston Road Store until the police investigation has concluded and the cordon is removed.
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