Ram raid causes significant damage to bowling club

Another Hunter Valley club has been targeted by thieves, with a stolen car used to smash through the doors of the Paxton Bowling club, near Cessnock.

Police say just after 2am (AEDT) the car was driven through the rear entrance of the club on Clift Street.

Three men are then seen on CCTV footage loading an ATM machine onto the back of the ute and driving off.

Police say the car used in the ram raid was stolen from Singleton at the weekend.

A crime scene has been set up and anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or Maitland detectives on 4934 0200.

The incident has caused significant structural damage to the exterior walls of the club.

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