Crime & Safety
ATM Ripped Out Of Philadelphia Business Thursday Evening
Authorities said the thieves used a van to rip the ATM out of a business Thursday evening in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA — An ATM was ripped out of a Philadelphia business Thursday evening, according to reports.
The incident unfolded at about 6 p.m. at the Lucky Garden Chinese restaurant at North Eighth and west Cayuga streets, NBC10 reports.
Police told Action News masked suspects came into the business, wrapped a chain around the ATM, connected the chain to a van outside, then used the van to dislodge the ATM.
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Authorities said they loaded the ATM into the van, possibly a Ford, and drove off heading south on Eighth Street.
Anyone who has information should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.
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