Thieves who targeted a Leighton convenience store in the middle of the night managed to avoid being caught despite a helicopter circling overhead.
Beds Police were called to Mo’s Mini Market on Billington Road at 3.10am on Monday morning after a neighbour reported hearing noises of a break-in.
The offender forced entry at the back of the property and then forced open an ATM machine.
It is not yet known how much money was taken.
Beds Police say that enquiries are ongoing and if anyone saw anything or has any information on the incident contact the non-emergency 101 number.