The robbers forced open the metal shutters of the Spar shop in Oakmede Place at about 1.55am and stole the ATM machine inside.

Witnesses saw them placing it inside a vehicle parked outside the store, but there are no descriptions of the thieves at this stage.

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Steve Middleweek, of Local CID based in Bracknell, said: “We are currently conducting enquiries to establish the details of the offence.

“I would appeal to anyone with any information come forward to call police via 101, especially if you saw people acting suspiciously or vehicles travelling at high speed."

Anyone with information call the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.