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Elderly man caught stealing bank cash box during ATM refill

A bold daytime heist turned chaotic when a security guardian tackled the thief mid-escape. Now, police dig deeper into the suspect’s motives.

This image is taken indoors. On the left side of the image there is a door with a few posts of a...
This image is taken indoors. On the left side of the image there is a door with a few posts of a woman on it. In the middle of the image there are many things in the store. On the right side of the image there is an ATM machine and there is a board with text on it. At the top of the image there is a board with numbers on it.

Man grabs cash box at bank - and gets caught - Elderly man caught stealing bank cash box during ATM refill

A 66-year-old man was arrested after attempting to steal a cash box from a bank in central Würzburg. The incident took place while security staff were restocking an ATM inside the branch. Police confirmed the suspect is now in custody.

The theft unfolded when the man seized the cash box during a routine ATM refill. A cash-in-transit guardian quickly spotted the act and intervened. The guardian restrained the suspect before police arrived at the scene.

The suspect remains in custody following the failed theft. Police have not released any prior criminal history related to the man. The investigation into the incident continues.

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