Would-be robbers break apart ATM on Chicago's Northwest Side
CHICAGO (CBS)-- Thieves attempted to take apart an ATM in the drive-thru of a Bank of America in Humboldt Park early Thursday morning.
Police said the robbery attempt took place around 2 a.m. on North Avenue near Kilbourn Avenue. Debris from the smashed ATM was scattered all over the ground.
Officers responding to the scene found a backpack, wallet, license plates and a large metal hook. The suspects were not able to break into the ATM and fled the scene.
Police are investigating.
Earlier this week, another ATM break-in was reported.
An ATM was robbed in River North Tuesday morning. According to Chicago police, a group removed an ATM from the 800 block of North Clark Street around 5:22 a.m. The US Bank ATM was ripped apart, and debris from the machine was seen on the ground.
No arrests have been made in either incident.