A cash machine was stolen from a Co-op shop in Disley after crooks ram-raided the store in the early hours of the morning.
Officers were called to the shop on Market Street at 2.54am today (July 21) after two vehicles rammed into the wall of the premises.
The crooks then made off with the cash machine, a free-standing machine from inside the store, and were spotted heading towards Marple.
It is believed two vehicles, a turquoise Toyota 4Runner and a blue Suzuki panel van, were stolen from the Greater Manchester area for the theft.
The Toyota was later found dumped on Jackson Edge Road in Disley at its junction with Homestead Road, with damage to its front.
Police have been carrying out house-to-house enquiries and want to speak to anyone who could help with the investigation.
Detective Inspector Iain Goodwin said: "Anyone in the area at the time will have been alerted by the sound of the raid. We would urge anyone who may have seen the offence taking place or who saw the vehicles matching the description given, to contact police on 0845 458 0000 quoting incident number 115 of 21 July, 2011.
"Alternatively information can be given anonymously on the independent charity Crimestoppers number 0800 555 111."
