Robbers escaped with money this morning after an explosion ripped apart the cash machine attached to Barclays Bank on Park Road in Timperley.
Police believe the damage, which caused a loud bang at 3.40am this morning, was caused by a pressurised explosion. It’s not yet known how much was taken.
Fifteen minutes earlier, a cash machine had been subject to a similar attach on Smithy Lane in Partington.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Lee Attenborough said: “From the information we have received, we believe four men were seen outside both banks with a red hatchback car seen driving away from the scene in Timperley.
“Due to the location and times of both incidents, we suspect both incidents are linked and we are working to establish who is responsible.
“I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the machines being damaged, saw the men or the car drive away to call us as soon as possible.”
Video from the scene at 8am this morning:
Barclays Bank on Park Road in Timperley has been targeted again overnight. We’re speaking to police now #altrincham pic.twitter.com/EISJow5k4R
— Altrincham Today (@altrinchamtoday) September 25, 2015
The incident bears similar hallmarks to the attack on Timperley Post Office’s cash machine in June, which left the branch out of action for over three months.
The Barclays on Park Road was also held up by armed robbers in January.
Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 7530 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
