The ATM robbery, which was caught on camera, involved thieves tying the ATM machine using ropes and dragging it by car in Dharur.
A story of an unusual theft was recorded on camera, the video of which has already gone viral across social media and news portals. The robbery happened in Maharashtra’s Beed, where thieves are seen tying the ATM machine with ropes and dragging it by car in Dharur.
A daring ATM theft in Dharur, Beed district.
Robbers attempted a daring ATM theft in Dharur, Beed district, at a State Bank of India (SBI) ATM. The theft was captured on camera, and the video has already gone viral since Saturday.
Tying ropes to the ATM machine.
Robbers were seen tying ropes to the State Bank of India (SBI) ATM machine. They were wearing raincoats and tying ropes around the machine to attempt to pull it with their car. The bank staff discovered the theft and alerted authorities, which led to a high-speed chase covering 61 km and lasting four hours.
Police recovered the ATM.
Though the chase continued for four long hours and the robbers tried their best to run away with the machine, police foiled their attempt and recovered the ATM and more than Rs. 21 Lakh in cash. However, the robbers were successful in escaping.
Dharur police confirmed the ATM theft and said four individuals were involved. They are actively pursuing the thieves and have urged anyone with information on the suspects to come forward.