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Ballari Police Halt Late-Night ATM Break-In, Arrest Anantapur Man

Investigators are assessing whether the detained suspect is connected to a spate of ATM crimes across South and West India after CCTV footage of the 1:35 am action went viral.

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Caught On Cam: ATM Thief Gets Caught By Ballari Police In A Bold Late-Night Operation | Image: X
The CCTV visual show the man standing in front of an open Automated Teller Machine (ATM), placing back black device inside it before two people come and overpower him

Overview

  • At around 1:35 am on August 12, Ballari patrol officers led by ASI Mallikarjuna intercepted Venkatesh as he attempted to steal an Axis Bank ATM cash box near Kalamma Circle.
  • CCTV footage shows Mallikarjuna physically restraining the suspect during a tense struggle as Constable Ningappa arrived to help subdue and bind him.
  • The arrested man has been identified as Venkatesh, a resident of Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh, and is now in Ballari police custody.
  • Superintendent Dr. Shobharani publicly praised the officers’ quick thinking and courage in foiling the robbery.
  • Investigators have opened cross-jurisdiction inquiries to assess whether the failed attempt is connected to other sophisticated ATM thefts reported this year across South and West India.