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ATM Explosion in Hamburg Ends in Dramatic Rooftop Escape

Two suspects fled on foot after detonating a Haspa ATM and abandoning their blocked getaway car; police continue the search.

Der gesprengte Geldautomat an der Fabriciusstraße.
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Overview

  • Two unknown individuals detonated a Haspa ATM on Fabriciusstraße in Hamburg-Steilshoop around 3 a.m. on May 8, 2025.
  • The suspects loaded stolen cash into their Audi before police blocked their escape vehicle, forcing them to flee on foot.
  • The perpetrators evaded capture despite a large-scale manhunt involving patrol cars and a helicopter from Hanover.
  • Investigators recovered a bag of cash, clothing, a balaclava, a cell phone, and a headset from the abandoned Audi.
  • The Landeskriminalamt has taken over the investigation, but the total amount of stolen money remains undetermined.