ATM in Timmendorf: Witnesses wanted for 10,000 euros damage!

ATM in Timmendorf: Witnesses wanted for 10,000 euros damage!

In the tranquil small town of Timmendorf on the island of Poel, an ATM was deliberately damaged on Thursday night. Unknown perpetrators tried to tear the machine out of his anchorage, which led to a considerable property damage of around 10,000 euros. This reports n-tv . The Wismar police informed several residents around 7 a.m. about the damage to the ATM near the lighthouse.

The criminal police have taken the investigation and already secured traces and questioned residents. It remains unclear whether the perpetrators could actually get the content of the ATM. The police asks the population to help you track down the suspects. Witnesses are asked to report directly to the police in Wismar on 03841 203-0 or at every police station, as well as the Presseportal

Current trends for ATM blasts

What makes the situation around ATMs so dangerous in Germany? According to information from the field of organized crime, over 70 % of the suspects are not from Germany for ATMs. The largest group of suspects have Dutch passports, many with Moroccan roots. Criminal gangs are particularly active in regions such as Amsterdam and Utrecht who are targeting the ATMs. With around 55,000 ATMs in Germany and high cash use, such acts are becoming more and more common, such as Welt executed in detail.

Development is alarming - statistics show that at least one ATM was blown up every day last year. This forces the banks and security authorities to deal with the topic more intensively and take preventive measures. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) has already invited to crisis meetings to find solutions together and increase the safety of ATMs. Among other things, this includes the discussion about the minimum statutory minimum standards for bank operators.

in a climate in which the use of explosives increases and the methods of the perpetrators are becoming increasingly risky, public security remains a central concern. The alarming cases, such as the incident in Timmendorf, are a wake -up call for everyone involved to rethink and improve the security precautions.

The incident on the island of Poel is only one other in a number of ATM blasts, which not only result in considerable financial damage, but also increasing uncertainty among the population.