Overview

• An ATM in a shopping center in Plauen was blown up around 3:00 am on April 26, 2025, by unidentified individuals who first smashed a window to gain access.
• The explosion completely destroyed the cash machine, and it remains unclear how much money, if any, was stolen.
• Police, firefighters, and the Technisches Hilfswerk were deployed to the scene to manage the aftermath and assess potential risks.
• The building was initially deemed unsafe to enter until a structural engineer could evaluate the possibility of collapse.
• Authorities continue to investigate the incident as part of a broader wave of ATM explosions across Germany since late 2024.