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 department, the emergency services were notified by an automatic alarm at around 2:45 AM. On site, the officers encountered an obviously damaged ATM in the bank's foyer. By that time, there was no trace of the perpetrators.

An immediate search for the perpetrators initially remained unsuccessful. Details were still pending in the early afternoon, and the state police department could not yet provide information about the loot. Spokesman Markus Dittrich referred to the ongoing investigations in a statement to the APA. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office has taken over the investigation. Relevant information (also anonymous) is accepted at any police station or by 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 assigned to 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 rented getaway vehicles for the gang, among other things. On January 21, the group also blew up four ATMs in Liesing.

(APA/Red)

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