Suspects used explosive in attempt to break open drive-thru ATM in East York: police

An explosive device was used in an attempt to steal cash from an ATM - but the thieves left empty handed. Carl Hanstke with the latest.

By Michael Ranger

Posted January 29, 2024 6:00 am.

Last Updated January 29, 2024 11:28 am.

Toronto police are searching for would-be thieves who allegedly tried to get access to cash inside a bank machine by blowing it up.

Officers responded to the area of St. Clair Avenue East and O’Connor Avenue on Sunday morning after getting reports of a loud noise.

They arrived to find a damaged drive-thru ATM.

Police tell CityNews the incident appears to be a robbery attempt where suspects used an explosive in an effort to get cash from the machine.

The ATM remained taped off as of Monday morning and debris could be seen strewn around the drive-thru area. The machine, though badly damaged, did not appear to break open from the blast.

Police and their forensics team remain on scene. The investigation is ongoing.

With files from Carl Hanstke

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