Thieves use explosives in failed attempt to steal cash from ATM in Tioga-Nicetown

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Thieves left behind a trail of damage while trying to steal cash from an ATM in Philadelphia.

It happened in the 3500 block of N. 17th Street in the Tioga-Nicetown section around 3:40 a.m. Tuesday.
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Police say three people placed an explosive device on the ATM.

The blast blew the front of the machine right off.
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The suspects ran away when they realized they could not access the cash box.
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