According to Chief Inspector Johann Baumschlager, two ATMs in the room were destroyed and two others were damaged. The perpetrators fled, and an alarm search was unsuccessful. The police assume that four people were involved. A possible connection with previous incidents is being investigated.

The explosion was carried out at 3:55 AM. The force of the detonation also caused significant property damage to the building. No one was injured.

According to initial investigations and witness statements, a high-powered, black-painted car was used as the getaway vehicle. The car is said to have been heading towards Vienna. Relevant information is requested to be provided to the investigators of the Lower Austria State Criminal Office (Tel.: 059133-30-3333).

Fourth Involved Person Could Have Driven the Getaway Vehicle

Officers from the theft investigation department and the crime scene group were on site on Wednesday. According to the investigations, three people were seen in front of the bank, Baumschlager told APA. A fourth person - who could have driven the getaway vehicle - is assumed. It was initially unclear how much cash the perpetrators obtained.

Videos are also being reviewed during the investigation. Whether there is a connection to other ATM explosions in the Weinviertel and Vienna was initially unclear but is being checked. Comparisons "regarding explosives" are also being made, Baumschlager emphasized.

The area around the bank was initially widely and preventively cordoned off on Wednesday morning. However, no further explosive device was found. The danger was averted in the morning hours.

(APA/Red)

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