This is the dramatic moment raiders broke into a post office and stole an ATM, before struggling to load it into the boot of their getaway car.
The incident occurred shortly before 2am on Tuesday in Petersfield Avenue, Harold Hill, east London.
Video footage shows three hooded men using a rope tied to a truck to pull the ATM out of the front of the store, tearing off a portion of the building with it.
They then attempt to open the machine with an angle grinder before struggling to load it into the back of a getaway car and flee the scene.
The moment hooded men removed the ATM from the front of the store, destroying part of the building (pictured)
A man tried to break into the ATM with an angle grinder (pictured)
The hooded men struggled to load the ATM into the back of the getaway car (in the photo)
Facebook images showing the aftermath of the battering ram attack on Harold Hill, east London.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “On Tuesday 21 May, officers were called to Petersfield Avenue, Harold Hill, at around 02:00 to reports of a robbery.
“Officers responded to the scene and carried out all relevant investigations; a crime scene currently exists.
“At this early stage, there have been no arrests.”
Photos circulating after the attack show the front of the store completely destroyed.
Boxes of fresh food, bottles and broken glass are scattered on the sidewalk and there is a police cordon.
Witnesses to the incident were asked to contact the Metropolitan Police on 101 quoting reference number CAD436/21MAY.
