Ram raid thieves smash Land Rover through the glass front of a Metro Bank in London before making off with ATM cash machine
- The raiders struck bank branch in Chelsea, south-west London, this morning
- Suspects believed to have stolen cash machine before fleeing in a white van
- Police were called at 4.27am; no staff or customers were present at the time
- The bank branch is closed today; Met police have not yet made any arrests
A gang of thieves drove a Land Rover straight through the massive glass front of a bank to steal an ATM today.
Police were called to the Metro Bank branch in Chelsea, southwest London, at 4.27am this morning.
Dramatic photos show the vehicle parked up in the foyer, surrounded by piles of broken glass.
The suspects are believed to have stolen a cash machine and escaped in a white van before police arrived on the scene.
A gang of thieves drove a Land Rover straight through the massive glass front of a bank to steal an ATM today. No staff or customers were present at the bank at the time
Police were called to the Metro Bank branch in Chelsea, southwest London, at 4.27am this morning. (Above, a forensics officer at the scene today)
The suspects are believed to have stolen a cash machine and escaped in a white van before police arrived on the scene
No staff or customers were present at the bank at the time.
The branch is closed today but Metro Bank are working closely with the police.
A Metro Bank spokesperson said: ‘We are aware of an incident overnight at our King’s Road store in Chelsea. We are working with the police to support their investigation.
‘The store is currently closed as a result of the incident and we apologise to customers for any inconvenience this may cause.
‘We are working as hard and fast as we can to reopen the store as soon as possible, and will be keeping our customers updated on our progress.
‘We also want to reassure any customers with Safe Deposit Boxes that these remain safe and secure.’
The branch is closed today but Metro Bank are working closely with the police. A Metro Bank spokesperson said: ‘We are aware of an incident overnight at our King’s Road store in Chelsea. We are working with the police to support their investigation’
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: ‘Police were called to Kings Road, SW3 at 04.27hrs on Monday, 16 March to reports of a burglary.
‘Officers attended. A Land Rover was found crashed into the front of a bank. A cash machine had been stolen.
‘The suspects, who are believed to have left in a white Mercedes van, had left the scene before officers arrived.
‘A crime scene has been put in place. The Met’s Flying Squad has been informed.
‘There have been no arrests. Enquiries are ongoing.’
The Metropolitan Police said that enquiries are ongoing, and no arrests have yet been made