A GROUP of criminals have 'slipped the net' following reports of another ram raid in West Oxfordshire.
Residents reported seeing the Co-op in Shilton Park being rammed by a vehicle in the early hours of this morning.
It is believed that the cash machine was chained and pulled out of the shop by a number of masked men.
Others heard sirens and a police helicopter as the force searched the offenders at around 1.30am.
NPAS Benson, which operates the police helicopter, Tweeted: "2am - helping Thames Valley Police Carterton look for a vehicle involved in crime.
"Slipped the net this time unfortunately."
Sad to hear of another attack on a Co-op store in West Oxfordshire. It’s time for the @coopukfood to step up and take responsibility to improve security at their stores. This can’t keep happening. https://t.co/raCag6kNxK pic.twitter.com/Ml7ytA9BEA
— Cllr Liam Walker (@_Liam_Walker_) May 15, 2018
Thames Valley Police spokesman, Gareth Ford-Lloyd, said: "At 1.30am there was a ram raid at the Co-op at Shilton Park, Marigold Square.
"The cash machine was taken - a number of male offenders.
"No one has been arrested at this stage."
He added that an investigation was ongoing and urged anyone with information to call 101.
At the end of March, police said they were working with partner agencies and neighbouring police forces to tackle ram raiders.
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