Police appeal after attempted robbery at cash machine outside store in Milton Keynes

Police are releasing an image of an individual officers believe may have vital information about an attempted robbery at a cash machine outside a shop in Milton Keynes.

The incident around 7.45pm on Saturday (10/5) at the Tesco Express on Dulverton Drive, Furzton.

The victim was attempting to withdraw cash from an ATM at the Tesco store but when the money was coming out of the machine, the offender barged the victim to the shoulder and attempted to grab the victim’s money from the machine.

The offender was unsuccessful and left in the direction of the overbridge connecting Furzton to Emerson Valley.

As part of their appeal into the incident, Thames Valley Police released an image of an offender they wish to discuss the incident with.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Grace Boland, of the Priority Crime Team, based at Milton Keynes police station, said, “I am interested in speaking to the individual pictured as they may hold key information in relation to this attempted robbery.

“If you are the person pictured, or have any information on who he is, please call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43250229476.

“Also, if you have any CCTV footage in the area or any dash-cam footage if you were driving in the area around the time, I’d also ask that you check any recordings in case it has captured something that could assist our investigation.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”