ATM incident in Brunn: perpetrators flee to scooters without prey!

ATM incident in Brunn: perpetrators flee to scooters without prey!

In the night of June 20, 2025, a ATM was blown up in Brunn on the Mountains in the Mödling district, Lower Austria. The incident occurred at around 2:54 a.m. As reported 5min, two unknown perpetrators were involved in the incident, but fled on a black scooter without prey. Significant damage occurred inside the ATM, while the property damage to the surrounding premises are assessed as low.

The police of Lower Austria immediately initiated an alarm search, but so far remained unsuccessful. The investigation was taken over by the State Criminal Police Office, theft. A crime scene group secured traces at the site. In particular, the circumstances of the fleeing of the perpetrator arouse the interest of the police authorities. The officials ask the population for help and the indication that the escape vehicle may have been left in a radius of two to three kilometers.

Investigations and information

The police have considered the possibility that the perpetrators may be connected to further ATM sprinkles. As reported KURIER, the escape vehicles, such as the black scooter, could often be left back near the crime scene. Citizens who discover an abandoned scooter are urgently asked to inform the police and not to change them. Information can be directed to the State Criminal Police Office on 059133-30-3333.

When looking at the past incidents, it should be noted that there have already been 14 explosions of ATMs in Austria by the beginning of March 2023, with a special focus in Vienna and Lower Austria. The perpetrators often escaped cash, and since the beginning of 2023 there have been further explosions in Klagenfurt and Vienna-Leopoldstadt. Experts consider the current group of perpetrators to be "easier, inconspicuous and faster" (https://kurier.at/chronik/oesterreich/bankomatsprengungen-polize-banken-kuenstliche--intelligenz-sicherheit-banken/403031341).

security measures and new approaches

In response to the recurring ATM reproductions, the Interior Ministry, the Federal Criminal Police Office (BK) and banking representatives have signed a security pact. This aims to strengthen the monitoring measures and to promote the use of artificial intelligence to prevent ATM. According to BK director Andreas Holzer, these measures already have their effect and security concerns regarding possible injuries to residents are increasingly being taken seriously.

The authorities are aware of the risk that is based on such crimes, especially since ATMs are often placed in residential areas. Banks plan increased security precautions to protect both customers and employees. The creation of a common EFFORTS of the security forces and banks could be the key to combating this crime.