Three arrested in Vellore for trying to break open bank ATM

Police in Vellore have arrested a 20-year-old man and two juveniles for allegedly trying to steal cash from a public sector bank ATM. The Gudiyatham Town police caught the three suspects, who live in Perumbadi village near Tirupattur town.

What Happened

A special police patrol team spotted three people running out of the ATM kiosk on October 31. Officers checked the kiosk and found the machine damaged. The suspects had sprayed lubricants on the CCTV cameras inside to hide their actions. Police also found and seized sharp weapons meant to break open the machine.

Context

ATM kiosks are common targets for theft because they hold large amounts of cash, which has led banks and police to use regular patrol teams and indoor security cameras to catch thieves quickly.