Thieves in South Africa used a bulldozer to rip an ATM from the front of a bank in just four minutes. Police released CCTV footage of the heist, which shows the heavy machine tearing the machine from the building before the suspects fled with the cash.
The heist took place at a bank in South Africa. Local police made the video public in hopes of identifying the suspects. The brazen operation was over in minutes, leaving the bank's facade damaged and the community shaken.
A bulldozer as a getaway tool
CCTV footage shows a bulldozer approaching the bank and ramming the ATM until it breaks free from the wall. The entire operation took four minutes. The thieves then loaded the ATM onto a vehicle and drove away. Police have not said how much cash was stolen.
Why the community is on edge
Residents in the area are concerned about the boldness of the crime. Using construction equipment to break into a bank in broad daylight signals a new level of planning and audacity. Local authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The use of a bulldozer in an ATM heist is rare but not unheard of in South Africa. The country has seen a rise in organized criminal groups using heavy machinery to target banks and cash machines. Police continue to investigate.
