A stolen digger was used to smash into Kitchener’s Café in Martinborough late Friday night in an attempt to steal an ATM, leaving the building heavily damaged.
The suspect, who stole the digger from a nearby firm, rammed the café at high speed but failed to extract the cash machine before fleeing on foot.
Witnesses, including bar patrons ushered inside for safety, were unaware of the theft attempt amid the chaos.
Building owner Bruce Sullivan told media he was heartbroken over the damage, particularly as his daughters recently took over the business.
Local tradespeople have offered support to help repair the café, with police investigating and reviewing security footage.
Martinborough pic.twitter.com/Q1R2rNfJ0P
— Vincent O’Malley (@vomalley) November 15, 2024
Brazen!
Stolen front end loader used in attempt to steal ATM in Martinborough. pic.twitter.com/aBRI6jzwve
— Resistance Kiwi (@ResistanceKiwi) November 15, 2024
Sign of the times……
MEN AT WORK
Maybe