Unknown people ransacked a bank in Lower Franconia.
They blew up the machine and fled in a dark sports car.
Mainaschaff - The blowing up of ATMs * is becoming more and more common.
One hears more and more often that criminals use special methods to gain access to money.
It happened again, this time in Lower Franconia, Bavaria.
The incident is said to have occurred near Mainaschaff.
Mainaschaff / Lower Franconia: bank robbers blow up the machine
In the district of Aschaffenburg, strangers blew up an ATM at a bank branch and fled with the loot.
The police received several emergency calls on Saturday morning.
Witnesses immediately reported an explosion.
Officials were on the spot quickly, but couldn't find the perpetrators.
The strangers fled in a dark sports car.
The search that followed was initially unsuccessful.
The German press agency reported on the fact in relation to a report from the Lower Franconia police.
It took place at 3:50 a.m.
The demolition triggered a large-scale operation, and a police helicopter was also used.
How much money was stolen was initially unclear.
(ank with dpa)
Mainaschaff / Lower Franconia: The police are now looking for the witnesses
During the investigative work, the Aschaffenburg Police Department is now also hoping for information from people who may have observed something suspicious:
Who observed suspicious people on Saturday night around the bank branch in Behringerstrasse or in the Mainaschaff area?
Who may have noticed the getaway vehicle?
It is said to have been a dark, highly motorized sports sedan.
Who can possibly provide more detailed information on the vehicle type, license plate number or occupation.
Who else can provide relevant information that could help clarify the case?
Witnesses are urged to report to the Aschaffenburg Criminal Police on Tel. 06021 / 857-1732.