Attempted ATM Explosion in Mostviertel - Building Heavily Damaged

In Aschbach-Markt in the district of Amstetten, an attempt was made to blow up the ATM in the foyer of a Raiffeisenbank branch early on Friday morning. Presumably, two perpetrators were involved. They escaped on a scooter, but without loot, police spokesman Stefan Loidl stated. The Lower Austria State Criminal Office (Theft, Crime Scene) is investigating and requesting information at Tel. 059133-30-3333.

Search After Attempted ATM Explosion Negative

The building housing the bank was massively damaged by the explosion at around 2:30 AM, said Loidl. A search for the perpetrators was negative. The State Criminal Office is also checking for possible connections with other ATM explosions.

"The walls shook," reported a witness who was awakened by the tremor, to the APA on Friday. Through the window, she saw light at the neighbor's, but she did not see the perpetrators. Another witness saw the suspects fleeing and notified the police. The bank branch was "completely devastated" by the explosion, the woman said.

(APA/Red)

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