Three men blow up ATM

14 February 2007 - 02:00
By unknown

Three men blew up an ATM in Etwatwa, Benoni, yesterday morning, but left empty-handed, East Rand police said.

Three men blew up an ATM in Etwatwa, Benoni, yesterday morning, but left empty-handed, East Rand police said.

Inspector Juanita Killian said the men approached a Standard Bank ATM in Esselen Street at about 2am.

"While the men were busy blowing up the ATM, police arrived at the scene, a shootout ensued and the group fled empty-handed," said Killian.

Explosives were found at the scene.

"No arrests have been made," said Killian. - Sapa