Unknown people blew up an ATM in Dietzenbach (Offenbach district).
Local residents heard a loud bang on Wednesday night, the police said.
Several people fled in a black car after the explosion.
According to witnesses, there were at least four perpetrators.
A search for these - also by helicopter - was initially unsuccessful.
Dietzenbach - whether and how much money was stolen is still unclear, the police said.
Nothing is known about possible damage either.
dpa