Kundapur: July 15, 2015: In an unsuccessful attempt, a thief tried to break an automatic teller machine (ATM) at Kundapur on Tuesday. The thief tried his luck for nearly 15 minutes but in vain.
According to the police, the thief entered the ATM wearing helmet and with lethal weapon. The watchman however managed to hide in the UPS room.
The thief first took off the screen of the machine using a hammer and screw driver. He then tried to locate the cash tray, but failed to do so, after which he gave up and left the kiosk, soon the watchman informed the police, said the police official.
A case has been registered at Kundapur police station. The police have taken up the issue.