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'God, these guys are f--king morons': attempted ATM theft hits the skids

'God, these guys are f--king morons': attempted ATM theft hits the skids

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An ATM has been abandoned in the middle of a car park after three men allegedly tried to steal the machine before they gave up and drove away.
Police are searching for three suspects after the burglary of a licensed premises on Grand Boulevard in Craigieburn, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, on July 13.
The alleged robbery was filmed from a window overlooking the car park as a witness watched the men scramble to load the ATM into the backseat of a silver Toyota Hilux.
"God, these guys are f--king morons," the person behind the camera is heard saying.
Police said three men arrived at the Craigieburn business on the morning of July 13, at 7.30am, and tried to gain access to the premises.
One man used a chain to smash one of the building's windows, and a second man helped to secure the chain to the ATM, police said.
The ATM was pulled outside and all three men tried unsuccessfully to lift the machine into the Hilux.
After struggling with the heavy unit, the trio gave up and drove away, leaving the ATM in the car park and a long chain trailing behind the car.
Anyone who recognises the suspects is urged to contact police, investigators said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
An ATM has been abandoned in the middle of a car park after three men allegedly tried to steal the machine before they gave up and drove away.
Police are searching for three suspects after the burglary of a licensed premises on Grand Boulevard in Craigieburn, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, on July 13.
The alleged robbery was filmed from a window overlooking the car park as a witness watched the men scramble to load the ATM into the backseat of a silver Toyota Hilux.
"God, these guys are f--king morons," the person behind the camera is heard saying.
Police said three men arrived at the Craigieburn business on the morning of July 13, at 7.30am, and tried to gain access to the premises.
One man used a chain to smash one of the building's windows, and a second man helped to secure the chain to the ATM, police said.
The ATM was pulled outside and all three men tried unsuccessfully to lift the machine into the Hilux.
After struggling with the heavy unit, the trio gave up and drove away, leaving the ATM in the car park and a long chain trailing behind the car.
Anyone who recognises the suspects is urged to contact police, investigators said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
An ATM has been abandoned in the middle of a car park after three men allegedly tried to steal the machine before they gave up and drove away.
Police are searching for three suspects after the burglary of a licensed premises on Grand Boulevard in Craigieburn, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, on July 13.
The alleged robbery was filmed from a window overlooking the car park as a witness watched the men scramble to load the ATM into the backseat of a silver Toyota Hilux.
"God, these guys are f--king morons," the person behind the camera is heard saying.
Police said three men arrived at the Craigieburn business on the morning of July 13, at 7.30am, and tried to gain access to the premises.
One man used a chain to smash one of the building's windows, and a second man helped to secure the chain to the ATM, police said.
The ATM was pulled outside and all three men tried unsuccessfully to lift the machine into the Hilux.
After struggling with the heavy unit, the trio gave up and drove away, leaving the ATM in the car park and a long chain trailing behind the car.
Anyone who recognises the suspects is urged to contact police, investigators said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
An ATM has been abandoned in the middle of a car park after three men allegedly tried to steal the machine before they gave up and drove away.
Police are searching for three suspects after the burglary of a licensed premises on Grand Boulevard in Craigieburn, in Melbourne's northern suburbs, on July 13.
The alleged robbery was filmed from a window overlooking the car park as a witness watched the men scramble to load the ATM into the backseat of a silver Toyota Hilux.
"God, these guys are f--king morons," the person behind the camera is heard saying.
Police said three men arrived at the Craigieburn business on the morning of July 13, at 7.30am, and tried to gain access to the premises.
One man used a chain to smash one of the building's windows, and a second man helped to secure the chain to the ATM, police said.
The ATM was pulled outside and all three men tried unsuccessfully to lift the machine into the Hilux.
After struggling with the heavy unit, the trio gave up and drove away, leaving the ATM in the car park and a long chain trailing behind the car.
Anyone who recognises the suspects is urged to contact police, investigators said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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