Nighttime ATM Explosion in Vienna-Liesing

Criminals once again blew up an ATM in Vienna on the night of Monday, this time in the area of Laxenburger Straße in Vienna-Liesing. As reported by the State Police Directorate, the emergency services were alerted around 2:45 AM following a call from the affected bank branch. On site, the officers encountered an obviously damaged ATM in the bank's foyer. At this point, there was no trace of the perpetrators.

An immediate search for the perpetrators initially remained unsuccessful. The investigations have been taken over by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office. Relevant information (also anonymously) can be provided at any police station or to the Vienna State Criminal Police Office at the phone number 01-31310 ext. 33800.

ATM Explosions Not Only in Vienna

For several months, a wave of ATM explosions in Vienna, but also in other federal states, has been keeping the police in Austria busy. Since March 1, a special investigation group has been tasked with the series. According to a count by the Federal Criminal Police Office, the latest coup is the 23rd case since January 1, 2025. The Federal Criminal Police Office referred to the ongoing investigations regarding the current background. Therefore, details were not disclosed.

On Monday, an accomplice was sentenced to 24 months of partially suspended imprisonment at the Vienna Regional Criminal Court. She had, among other things, rented getaway vehicles for the gang. On January 21, the group also blew up four ATMs in Liesing.

(APA/Red)

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