Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Masked Thief Flees After Siren During Gwalior ATM Break-In
A masked man tried to steal money from two ATMs in Gwalior.
He first tried to use one ATM normally, but no money came out.
Then he used a weapon to try to break the machine.
He worked on it for about five minutes.
A police vehicle drove nearby and its siren scared him away.
The man left before he could take any money.
Cameras recorded what happened inside the ATM.
Police are studying the recordings to try to identify him.
A masked man targeted two ATMs in Anand Nagar around 2:15 a.m. late Friday night.
He first tried to withdraw cash from a State Bank of India ATM before attacking it with a weapon.
The suspect fled after hearing a police patrol vehicle’s siren, leaving the damaged ATM behind.
Police later found that a nearby Bank of Baroda ATM had also been targeted.
Bahodapur police are reviewing CCTV footage and searching for the suspect.
- Who
- A masked, unidentified man; Bahodapur police are investigating.
- What
- The man attempted to break into two ATMs but fled before taking money.
- When
- Around 2:15 a.m. late Friday night.
- Where
- Anand Nagar, under the Bahodapur police station area in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- He fled after hearing the siren of a nearby police patrol vehicle.
- Location
- Anand Nagar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Time
- Around 2:15 a.m. late Friday night
- ATMs targeted
- A State Bank of India ATM and a nearby Bank of Baroda ATM
- Suspect
- A masked, unidentified man
- Evidence
- CCTV footage from inside the State Bank of India ATM
- Police action
- Police are checking local CCTV footage and searching for the accused
- Result
- The suspect fled without completing the break-in after hearing a police siren