POLICE are renewing their investigation today after a brazen attempt to break into a cash machine.
As reported, raiders targeted a cash machine at Boyatt Shopping Centre on Shakespeare Road in Eastleigh, erecting a structure built out of crates and tarpaulin to cover the cash machine.
Tools were then used to try to gain access to the ATM itself.
But an alarm was activated and police were subsequently called at about 4.30am - with the thieves fleeing empty handed.
The surrounding wall outside Boyatt News was was left damaged by the attempted break in on Friday shortly after 1am.
Police say three men were seen acting suspiciously in the area around the cash machine.
Anyone who saw the three men in the area at around 1am, or who saw damage later being caused to the cash machine can contact PC Paul Francis at Southampton Central on 101 quoting 44150180550.
This can also be done via the website www.hampshire.police.uk
You can also call the charity Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.
Minicom users should call 01962 875000.
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