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ATM blown up: Tens of thousands of euros lying on the street

Unknown perpetrators have blown up an ATM at a bank branch in Harsefeld in the district of Stade. When the emergency services arrived on Saturday night, tens of thousands of euros worth of cash was lying in the street in front of the branch and on the adjacent properties, as the police reported...

,   and  John Stellmacher
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View of a destroyed ATM. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
View of a destroyed ATM. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Stade - ATM blown up: Tens of thousands of euros lying on the street

Unknown perpetrators have blown up an ATM at a bank branch in Harsefeld in the district of Stade. When the emergency services arrived on Saturday night, tens of thousands of euros worth of cash was lying in the street in front of the branch and on the adjacent properties, as the police reported on Saturday. The explosion also destroyed another cash machine. A small fire broke out in the branch, which was extinguished by the fire department.

Residents had heard a loud bang and called the emergency services. Despite an intensive manhunt, which also involved a police helicopter, there is still no trace of the perpetrators. It was not yet clear whether or how much money the perpetrators were able to steal. The police estimate the property damage at around 100,000 euros. Explosives experts are now investigating the crime scene.

Police press release with photos

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  1. The incident occurred in the District of Stade, specifically in the town of Harsefeld, which is known for its increased instances of criminality recently.
  2. The local fire department was summoned to the scene of the explosion due to a small fire that had broken out within the bank branch following the explosion, caused by the ATM blast.
  3. The Lower Saxony police force is investigating whether the explosion at the District of Stade's Harsefeld bank branch is linked to a series of fires that have been reported in the region.
  4. In the aftermath of the explosion, concerned residents contacted their local police station to report any suspicious activities or any leads that could help the investigation into the ATM explosion in the District of Stade's Harsefeld.
  5. The District of Stade authorities have urged residents and local businesses to enhance their security measures, including installing surveillance cameras and ensuring fire safety protocols, following the ATM explosion and subsequent fire at the bank branch.

Source: www.stern.de

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