Cash machine raid arrests after £300k stolen

Three people have been charged in connection with an investigation into cash machine raids across the Midlands and Wales.

David Price, 43, of Blakenhall, Adam Walker, 38, of Moseley and Joanne McGregor, aged 40, of Wednesfield - all in Wolverhampton - were arrested on Thursday.

They are accused of raids since February, in which 27 cash machines targeted and more than £300,000 stolen in the West Midlands, as well as Staffordshire, Derbyshire, the West Mercia Police region and Denbighshire.

All three are accused of conspiracy to burgle, conspiracy to handle stolen goods, and possession of criminal property.

Two others have been released on bail while the investigation continues.

Of the 27 sites targeted, 14 of the raids were successful, including a raid on Santander on Stourbridge High Street on 25 June where a cash box was taken.

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