Kochi: Two Held For Trying To Break Open ATM In Disguise! Read Details

Police have arrested two migrant workers for allegedly trying to break open an ATM and loot cash in Kochi. The duo reportedly wore disguises while attempting the theft, but their plan was foiled before they could escape with any money.

Kochi: Police have arrested two migrant workers for trying to break open an ATM and loot cash. Puthencruz police arrested Noor Ameen (26) from Nagaon in Assam and Bijay Sarkar (22) from Gopal Nagar in West Bengal.

The incident happened early morning on the 23rd. The accused reached the spot on a two-wheeler and tried to break open an ATM in Puthencruz. They backed off after their attempt to take out the cash failed. The thieves entered the ATM kiosk wearing raincoats and helmets to hide their identity.

The ATM machine's dispenser unit and other parts suffered damages worth around Rs 2 lakh. Police identified the culprits through a scientific investigation. Cops took them into custody from the Karimugal area. They also seized the two-wheeler used for the crime. The investigation team included DySP Babukuttan, Circle Inspector PM Aby, SIs Jithin Kumar, Ajin Shan, G Sasidharan, Mathew M Jacob, Biju John, Manoj Kumar, Dileep Kumar, ASI Sreejith, and Senior CPO Vinu Abraham.