Gang tries to break open ATM in Trichy

TNN | Updated: Apr 16, 2020, 07:56 IST

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TRICHY: A three-member gang attempted to steal cash from an ATM of the City Union Bank at Thuvakudi in Trichy in the early hours on Wednesday.
The gang members, with their face covered with clothes, barged into the ATM situated on the Tasmac Godown Road and caught hold of security guard V Marudhu, 60. While one of the accused pinned Marudhu down to the floor, the others started breaking open the ATM. They broke open the door of the machine. However, their attempt to reach the container where the cash was kept went in vain.
The disappointed gang fled the scene. On being alerted by the watchman, bank officials and the Thuvakudi police rushed to the spot. Police said that the cash in the machine was intact. They said the identity of the accused could not be ascertained as their face was completely covered. Police are in the process of checking CCTV footage in the area to identify the gang members.
Forensic experts were also called to the spot to look for finger prints. Sources said that it was difficult to get any traces as the gang was wearing hand gloves.