Criminal activity - Unknown individuals detonate an ATM in a shopping mall.
During the night on Tuesday, there was an explosion at an ATM in a shopping center located in the Berlin district of Treptow-Köpenick. At around 3:00 a.m., the fire department raised the alarm due to a smoke detector going off in Pablo-Neruda-Straße, as reported by the police in the morning. The culprits made off with an undisclosed sum of money and it's still uncertain if multiple suspects were involved. The police are currently investigating the incident.
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- Witnesses at the scene reported seeing the criminals flee towards a nearby cash machine in the shopping center.
- The shopping center in Treptow-Köpenick, a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, has been closed for forensic investigation and cleanup by the authorities.
- The police are urging anyone with information about the crime or the suspects' whereabouts to contact the authorities immediately, as such incidents of bank robbery and vandalism are on the rise in Berlin.