ATM vandalism: Göttingen are waiting for repairs!

In Göttingen, numerous people have been standing in front of the Sparkasse ATMs on the market square in long lines since the end of January. The reason for the extended waiting times is the defect of the two ATMs that are installed outside on the north side of the old town hall. These were damaged by vandalism; So the displays were destroyed with a pointed object.

Sparkasse spokesman Frank Sikora confirmed that the repair of the machines has already been commissioned. Spare parts for the necessary repair are also ordered. However, it remains unclear when the work can actually be carried out, as this depends on the delivery time of the spare parts.

actions against ATM blasts in Göttingen

The perpetrators used, and a search for a highly motorized Audi was without result. The specialist commissioner "Organized Crime/Complex Criminal Structures" has taken over the investigation. Fortunately, there were no injuries, and whether the perpetrators captured cash is still unclear. The amount of the damage caused by property has not yet been determined. Visible damage in the building includes dented iron awning as well as damaged cameras and cables. The purchase park remained open during the cleanup, but access to some shops was restricted. Center manager Jürgen Brunke praised the support of the Göttingen during the cleanup and asked to contact the local police station.