Meitingen: Bank Building Blown Up in Cash Machine Attack
Masked Men Burn Two Cars, Detonate ATM with Gas
Police Report No Injuries, Massive Damage
Meitingen, Germany - A group of masked men launched a brazen attack on a bank building in Meitingen, Bavaria, early this morning, blowing up the cash machine and causing extensive damage. According to police reports, no one was injured in the incident.
The attack unfolded around 3:30 a.m., when several masked individuals arrived at the bank building in a dark sedan. They proceeded to set two cars ablaze in front of the building, creating a massive blaze that drew attention away from their primary target.
While the burning cars distracted onlookers, the suspects used gas to detonate the cash machine, ripping it from the wall and scattering cash across the interior of the bank. The explosion caused significant damage to the building's facade and interior.
The suspects fled the scene in their sedan, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Police have launched an investigation and are currently reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses in an attempt to identify the perpetrators.
Authorities have cordoned off the area around the bank building, and a team of forensic experts is on the scene collecting evidence. The total amount of money stolen from the cash machine has not yet been determined.
The attack has left local residents shaken and concerned for their safety. Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.