Kettering shop severely damaged in JCB attack

Photo by Ryan Wells

A shop in Kettering has been severely damaged after thieves rammed a JCB through the front of the building.

Budgens, on St Stephen's Road, Ise Lodge was left 'severely structurally damaged' after thieves attempted to remove the cash machine from the front of the store.

Officers were called to the scene just before 4am on Monday, October 27th after numerous reports of a break-in.

Detective Sergeant Nick Cobley said: “This incident has left the shop severely structurally damaged so we are not letting anybody into the building at the moment and we are guarding the scene to make sure the public remain safe.

“We have recovered the yellow JCB which was used to break into the building. We believe this vehicle, along with a 4x4 which was possibly green, was stolen by the thieves before they carried out the robbery.

“We would encourage anyone who saw what happened in St Stephen's Road in the early hours of this morning, or who knows anything about the two stolen vehicles, to contact us as soon as possible.”

Witnesses, or anyone with information about the incident, can call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

By Stephen Matthews