Thespies ATM explosion: Suspects flee with cash after blast in Boeotia

Unknown perpetrators used explosives to blow up an ATM in the village of Thespies, located in the Aliartos-Thespies Municipality of Boeotia, Greece. The incident occurred around 04:00 on a Friday morning.

According to reports, two or three individuals arrived in a black vehicle and used explosive material to breach the machine. The suspects successfully seized cash cassettes, the total value of which remains unknown, before fleeing the scene. The explosion caused extensive damage to the ATM and impacted nearby properties, including a pharmacy and residential houses. No injuries were reported despite the force of the blast, which residents noted shook the entire village.

The Mayor of Aliartos-Thespies, Giorgos Arapitsas, highlighted that the destruction of the ATM creates a significant service problem for the local community, as the machine was used daily by many residents. The Livadeia Crime Investigation Department has launched a preliminary investigation, reviewing security camera footage and collecting witness testimonies to identify the suspects and their escape route.