A man in his thirties who tried to steal money by destroying an automated teller machine (ATM) using an excavator was caught by the police.



Today (18th), the Seogwipo Police Department in Jeju said that 35-year-old A was arrested and investigated for attempted special theft and damage to special property.



According to the police, Mr. A is accused of destroying an ATM installed near a restaurant in Seongeup-ri, Pyoseon-myeon, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo-si on the 16th at about 3 am by hitting an ATM with an excavator.



It was found that Mr. A stole an excavator parked in Seongsan-eup to steal the cash in the ATM and traveled to the crime site.

Also, Mr. A pushed the ATM down with an excavator, but it was reported that the machine did not open and failed to withdraw money.



The police urgently arrested Mr. A in Seongsan-eup.



During a police investigation, Mr. A made a statement with the effect of committing such a crime while suffering from debt.

While investigating the exact details of the incident, the police applied for an arrest warrant against Mr. A.



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