Thieves make away with over Rs 20 lakh by breaking open ATM with gas cutter

CHIKKODI: Thieves broke into an ATM and made away with over Rs 20 lakh in cash after cutting it open with a gas cutter, here in the wee hours on Thursday.

The thieves also tried to break into an IOB ATM kiosk.

Footage from CCTV revealed that four men arrived in a car and broke open an SBI ATM in Ambedkar Nagar with a gas cutter. The bank staff were trying to determine the exact amount of cash that was stolen.

CCTV footage shows the thieves using a gas cutter to break in.

The thieves also tried to break into an Indian Overseas Bank ATM, but did not succeed. The Chikkodi police visited the spot along with forensic experts and have taken up investigation.