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ATM explosions and cash thefts in Greece

Overview

A series of ATM explosions targeting cash reserves has occurred in Greece. On August 31, unknown perpetrators detonated an ATM in Perachora, Corinthia, around 5:00 AM, escaping with approximately 91,000 euros after causing extensive damage to the machine and surrounding area.

On September 5, a similar incident took place in Stoupa, Messinia. Perpetrators detonated an ATM located outside a supermarket on the Kalamata–Areopoli National Road shortly before 4:00 AM, stealing approximately 200,000 euros. While the blast caused significant damage to the machine and a supermarket facade, no injuries were reported.

A third incident occurred around 4:00 AM on a Friday in the village of Thespies, Boeotia. Two or three individuals in a black vehicle used explosives to breach an ATM and seize cash cassettes. The total value of the stolen funds is currently unknown. The explosion caused extensive damage to the machine and impacted nearby properties, including a pharmacy and residential houses, with residents noting the blast “shook the entire village.” The Mayor of Aliartos-Thespies, Giorgos Arapitsas, noted the destruction creates a “significant service problem” for the local community.

In all instances, local criminal investigation departments have launched investigations and manhunts, utilizing security footage and witness testimonies to track the suspects and their escape routes.

Entities

Boeotia · Corinthia · Perachora · Giorgos Arapitsas · Kalamata

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Thespies ATM explosion: Suspects flee with cash after blast in Boeotia

    Perpetrators used explosives to blow up an ATM in Thespies, Boeotia, stealing an unknown amount of cash and causing damage to nearby homes and a pharmacy. No injuries were reported.

  2. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Stoupa ATM explosion results in 200,000 euro theft

    Perpetrators detonated an ATM in Stoupa, Messinia, stealing approximately 200,000 euros. No injuries were reported, and a police manhunt is underway.

  3. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Perachora ATM explosion results in 91,000 euro theft

    Unknown thieves detonated an ATM in Perachora, Corinthia, stealing approximately 91,000 euros early Monday morning.

Sources

anagnostis.org · athensmagazine.gr · cretaone.gr · ertnews.gr · gargalianoionline.gr · larissanet.gr · lykavitos.gr · madata.gr · pelop.gr · protothema.gr · tanea.gr · thetoc.gr

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