ATM in Reith blown up: perpetrators flee on e-scooter!
ATM in Reith blown up: perpetrators flee on e-scooter!
In the night of Wednesday, May 21, 2025, there was an armed incident in Reith in the Alpbach Valley, Kufstein, Tyrol. At 3:39 a.m., two unknown perpetrators blew up an ATM in a bank there. The explosion led to a large search that was initiated by the Tyrol State Police Directorate. This search is used for patrols, dog squadrons, drones and a police helicopter. Despite the intensive search, no trace of the perpetrators who fled with an unknown amount of cash.
According to reports, the perpetrators fled with an e-scooter, but could have switched to another vehicle while fleeing. The escape direction was identified towards Brixlegg. The police ask the population to help and encourage all residents with video surveillance systems to provide their recordings in order to receive possible information. It is already the 17th attack on ATMs in Austria in the first months of 2025, which further increases concern about the increasing number of such incidents.increasing crime and security measures
The explosions of ATMs take care of worrying proportions in Austria. 19 explosions were counted in 2023, and in 2024 there were 13. Also recently there have been similar incidents in Wels and Salzburg, which also remained without success. The last failed attempt took place in Gmunden.
In order to effectively counteract the increasing threat from ATM boards, a security pact between the Federal Ministry of the Interior and the banking industry was signed on April 11, 2025. The aim of this pact is to combat the fight against ATM and organized crime. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner emphasizes the need for close cooperation between all security actors. The planned measures include building a common information platform that should enable a real -time exchange of security -relevant information between the banks and the Federal Criminal Police Office.
security investments of the banks
The affected banks work closely with the responsible authorities to ensure the security of their customers and employees. Banks responsible have confirmed that they invest in preventive technical measures to increase the level of protection. Michael Höllerer, General Director of the WKÖ federal division Bank and Insurance, emphasizes the priority of security and emphasizes the continuous evaluation and strengthening of the security measures.
The population is called up to be vigilant and to report suspicions immediately to the police. The situation remains tense and the security authorities do everything possible to hold the perpetrators accountable and prevent further incidents. Further investigations are underway, and the public is asked to actively participate in the clarification of the acts.
For detailed information on the current developments and security measures, please visit Krone , puls24 and wko .
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| Ort | Reith im Alpbachtal, Österreich |
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