A bizarre theft occurred in the British city of Milton Keynes, where a gang of thieves used a crane to rip an ATM from the ground and load it onto a van. British media circulated video footage showing a masked gang operating a crane to smash the front of a 'Sainsbury's Local' store in the Brooklands area of Milton Keynes before prying the ATM free and loading it onto a getaway van. According to local reports, the incident took place late on the evening of Sunday, October 26th. The excavator quickly broke through the glass facade, then used its arm to lift the machine and place it into a waiting vehicle nearby. Police have secured the area following the incident. These incidents are part of a wave of similar thefts across the UK in recent months, where some criminals are using heavy machinery to rip out ATMs or quickly break into stores. Shared photos and videos show broken glass and severe damage to the store's front. Local police have confirmed they are investigating the theft, criminal damage, and attack on property, and are urging anyone with CCTV footage or information to come forward.