ATMs of a bank agency are broken on Avenida dos Holandeses, in São Luís
All three ATMs of a Bradesco agency were found broken in São Luís, Brazil, likely in an attempt to access cash.
On Monday morning, all three ATMs of a Bradesco bank agency located on Avenida dos Holandeses in São Luís, Brazil, were discovered vandalized. Video evidence from reporter Juvêncio Martins of TV Mirante showed that the machines had their screens and keys shattered. It is suspected that the damage was inflicted as an attempt to gain access to money that these machines held, though there is currently no information about the tools used in this act of vandalism.
An anonymous viewer also sent in photos of the broken ATMs to TV Mirante, indicating that the damage had occurred since Sunday night (8). The public's curiosity surrounding the situation has risen, especially since no immediate information about potential suspects or motives has been provided. The incident has been alarming for locals, who rely on these ATMs for cash withdrawals and other banking services.
Attempts to garner responses from the Maranhão State Public Security Secretariat have yielded no new information regarding this case. As investigations are expected to take place, the public is eager for updates to learn more about the extent of the damage and any possible actions that will be taken to enhance security around banking facilities in the area.