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Teen Arrested After Watton ATM Raid

Thursday, 16 July 2026 17:01

A teenage boy has been arrested following a ram raid in Watton where a cash machine was ripped from a shop.

A teenage boy has been arrested following a ram raid in Watton in which a cash machine was ripped from a High Street premises.

Police say a telehandler was used to remove the ATM during the early-morning raid on Wednesday 15 July.

Officers responding to the incident pursued a vehicle from Watton to Weeting, where a teenage boy was arrested in connection with the investigation.

He has since been released on police bail while inquiries continue.

Investigators believe four people were involved in the raid and are continuing efforts to trace the other three.

A telehandler, a blue Nissan Navara and a red Alfa Romeo are believed to have been used during the incident. The cash machine and all three vehicles have since been recovered by police.

The raid caused damage to the High Street premises and led to a police investigation and searches in the surrounding area.

Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses and want to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity in Watton or along the route towards Weeting.

Anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage is also being encouraged to contact Norfolk Police as inquiries continue.

 

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