Massive damage
ATMs blown up: perpetrators on the run
On Wednesday night, unknown persons blew up ATMs in Gänserndorf in the Weinviertel region of Lower Austria. The perpetrators are still on the run. The damage is immense, the amount of the loot is currently unknown.
The alarm sirens sounded in Gänserndorf at 3.55 am. The reason: ATMs had been blown up in a financial institution. There were four ATMs in the foyer and at least two are said to have been destroyed. The force of the explosion also caused extensive damage to the bank branch. The perpetrator or perpetrators fled.
Large area cordoned off
A search was immediately launched and was initially unsuccessful. According to eyewitnesses, the perpetrators are said to have fled in the direction of Vienna in a powerful black car.
The police are asking for any information from the public by calling 059133-30-3333.
After it was initially unclear whether explosives had also been placed in another ATM, the area around the building in question was cordoned off by the police. The all-clear was given in the morning: no further explosive device could be found, and work began immediately at the scene.
Alarm search was initially unsuccessful
The building itself suffered immense damage, fortunately no one was injured. An adjoining store remains closed for the time being. It is still unclear whether and how much cash the perpetrators took.
Whether there is a connection with other ATM burglaries in the Weinviertel region is currently being investigated. The investigation has been taken over by the State Office of Criminal Investigation. The perpetrator or perpetrators are still on the run.
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