ATM Explosion in Cologne: Suspects Flee with Cash

A freestanding ATM in Cologne-Mülheim was targeted in a nighttime explosion, causing significant damage and leading to a police search for the suspects.

• An ATM on Frankfurter Straße in Cologne-Mülheim was destroyed by an explosion early Wednesday morning.
• Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang and saw two suspects fleeing the scene by car.
• Several cash cassettes were stolen from the damaged ATM, though the exact amount of money taken is still under investigation.
• The explosion caused damage to nearby buildings, including broken glass windows.
• Police have closed the affected street for evidence collection and are appealing for additional witnesses as their investigation continues.

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