Unknown people blew up an ATM in Wesel early on Saturday morning and then fled in a car on Bundesstraße 58 in the direction of Geldern.
As the police announced at noon, a witness had initially reported a loud bang.
The ATM, which was located in a detached house, was completely destroyed by the explosion.
Wesel - The house itself was also destroyed, so parts that were flying around also damaged adjacent buildings.
Nobody got hurt.
It was initially unclear whether and how much cash the strangers stole.
According to initial findings, the perpetrators are two people with flashlights who fled in a black car after the crime.
A helicopter was also used in the search.
dpa