These photos show the aftermath of a ram raid which happened at Nationwide Bank in Whittlesey in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, October 28).

At around 1.45am officers were called to reports that four suspects were at Nationwide, Eastgate, using a JCB digger and a white Ford Ranger pick-up truck to steal money from the cash machine.

Cambs Times: These photos show the aftermath of a ram raid at Nationwide in Whittlesey on October 28.These photos show the aftermath of a ram raid at Nationwide in Whittlesey on October 28. (Image: Newsquest)

 

Photos taken from the scene this morning show the JCB digger still in its place, the front of the bank has been completely smashed in, and there is damage from the raid all over the street.

A police cordon is currently in place, with many residents shocked at the incident, and police are speaking to businesses close to Nationwide.

Cambs Times: These photos show the aftermath of a ram raid at Nationwide in Whittlesey on October 28.These photos show the aftermath of a ram raid at Nationwide in Whittlesey on October 28. (Image: Newsquest)

Cambs Times: These photos show the aftermath of a ram raid at Nationwide in Whittlesey on October 28.These photos show the aftermath of a ram raid at Nationwide in Whittlesey on October 28. (Image: Newsquest)

Cambs Times: These photos show the aftermath of a ram raid at Nationwide in Whittlesey on October 28.These photos show the aftermath of a ram raid at Nationwide in Whittlesey on October 28. (Image: Newsquest)

DI Shish Thind said: “We are in the early stages of the investigation and keen to speak to any witnesses who saw suspicious activity in the area in the early hours of this morning to get in touch, or if you were driving by and have captured dashcam footage please get in touch."

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Anyone with information should contact police online quoting reference 35/80589/23. Those without internet access should call 101, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Cambs Times: These photos show the aftermath of a ram raid at Nationwide in Whittlesey on October 28.These photos show the aftermath of a ram raid at Nationwide in Whittlesey on October 28. (Image: Newsquest)

Cambs Times: These photos show the aftermath of a ram raid at Nationwide in Whittlesey on October 28.These photos show the aftermath of a ram raid at Nationwide in Whittlesey on October 28. (Image: Newsquest)

Cambs Times: These photos show the aftermath of a ram raid at Nationwide in Whittlesey on October 28.These photos show the aftermath of a ram raid at Nationwide in Whittlesey on October 28. (Image: Newsquest)