Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Four thieves tried to break an ATM and pull it away with the help of an SUV in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city but failed in their attempt and fled, police said on Tuesday. A case has been registered in this connection against the unidentified thieves, they said. The incident took place between 3 am and 4 am on Monday at the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) located at the Shahnoorwadi branch of the country’s largest lender State Bank of India. Four persons came in a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and tied the ATM to it with a yellow coloured belt. They tried to pull the ATM with the help of the vehicle but did not succeed, a police official said. The thieves also damaged the CCTV cameras installed inside the ATM cabin and tried to open the cash dispensing machine with the help of a screw driver, but failed in that also and fled, he said.
The incident occurred between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Monday at the ATM of the Shahnoorwadi branch of India’s largest bank, the State Bank of India.
Failed ATM Heist in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Thieves Attempt to Steal Machine Using SUV
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: In a daring but unsuccessful attempt, four thieves tried to steal an ATM from the Shahnoorwadi branch of the State Bank of India using a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The incident occurred between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Monday, and authorities have registered a case against the unidentified suspects.
According to police officials, the thieves arrived at the ATM in an SUV and tied the machine to the vehicle using a yellow belt, attempting to pull it away. However, their plan failed, and they were forced to flee the scene empty-handed.
The criminals also damaged CCTV cameras inside the ATM cabin to avoid being identified and attempted to open the cash dispensing machine using a screwdriver. Despite their efforts, they were unable to access the cash.
Authorities described the incident as a bold but clumsy attempt, highlighting the risks criminals take in targeting financial institutions. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the bank premises suffered only minor damage.
Police are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas and have launched a manhunt to track down the culprits. Citizens are urged to report any suspicious activity near ATMs, especially during late-night hours.
The failed heist serves as a reminder of the importance of security measures in banks and ATMs, as well as the vigilance of local authorities in protecting public assets.
