Home / WorldWatch: Incredible footage shows thieves using digger to smash into Aussie bankNZ Herald13 Dec, 2018 10:56 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe men caused significant damage to the building. Photo / SuppliedThe men caused significant damage to the building. Photo / SuppliedIncredible CCTV footage shows thieves using an excavator to smash into a bank and steal money.The incident reportedly happened in the early hours of Wednesday morning, in Tongala, Victoria.Police said two men used the excavator to break into the front wall of the Bendigo Bank branch. The footage, released by police, shows the excavator smashing windows and tearing away the door frame to give the thieves access to the bank. The men caused significant damage to the building and an ATM machine.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Police said the two men stole a number of cash boxes of unknown value before activating the alarm. They then swiftly fled the scene in a white dual-cab ute.Both the excavator and the truck are believed to have been stolen prior to the incident.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from WorldWorldSyrian army deploys in former Kurdish-held areas under ceasefire deal19 Jan 07:58 PMWorldStop 'appeasing' bully Trump, Amnesty chief tells Europe19 Jan 07:56 PMWorldIran warns protesters who joined 'riots' to surrender19 Jan 07:46 PMSponsoredDiscover Australia with AAT Kings’ easy-going guided holidays 15 Jan 12:33 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
