- Gang of raiders drove 4×4 into the publicly-funded hospital into a bid to steal
- But they got the vehicle stuck in a doorway and ran way empty handed
- The health trust has been left to clear up mess and cover cost of repairs
- Police are appealing for information as medics tell of their ‘shock and dismay’
Mindless thieves drove a 4×4 into a hospital in a ram-raid bid but left empty-handed whey they got the vehicle stuck inside.
The gang drove a Mitsubishi Pajero through the automatic doors of Aneurin Bean hospital in Ebbw Vale, south Wales in the early hours of January 11.
They caused thousands of pounds of damage to the NHS building in the botched raid, which ended when they could not get the vehicle back out of the door they came in through.
Thieves tried to steal from a hospital by driving a 4×4 inside in an attempted ram raid
But the vehicle got stuck inside, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage, before the men fled without having stolen anything
Footage shows the car being carefully reversed through the double door as other masked men go in on foot.
But when the driver tries to get the car back out of the door, he is not so careful, and slams into door frame, sending debris crashing to the floor as the lobby quickly fills with smoke The trio then escaped on foot.
Gwent Police said a light coloured Mitsubishi Pajero was abandoned after it became jammed between pillars ‘causing extensive damage’.
A force spokesman said: ‘Officers are actively investigating the incident. It would appear at this stage that no property was stolen as a result of the forced entry.’
Replacement doors and windows are now being fitted ato the Ysbyty Aneurin Bean hospital after the fluffed raid – which could take up to six weeks.
The debris-covered vehicle remained stuck in the doorway after last week’s raid
A spokesperson for Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan said: ‘An alternative entrance to outpatients, therapies and radiology is available for disabled patients and this is also signposted from the road.
‘Colleagues within partner agencies, including WAST, are fully briefed and are working closely with the health board.
‘Car parking is not affected and the disabled parking provision both in front and to the side of the hospital is still available. Wheelchairs will be provided by the temporary entrance.
‘We remain shocked and dismayed at this very upsetting incident and we apologise to our patients for any inconvenience caused.’
Police are appealing for information on who carried out the raid which caused the damage