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
Digger please!
Payloader
Case closed
Au contraire,, it’s a wheel loader ! Don’t think it’s case – Allison ?
This is such a common theme in New Zealand at present. Reckless disregard, irresponsible, demanding, entitled…whichever word fits, our once great country no longer has the look and feel of a safe, happy, productive and caring Nation.
Are we now beyond adult conversations, respectful behaviour and caring for one another? Maybe it’s time to check in on those feeling vulnerable, reckless or those who are aggrieved wanting to take their issues out on others. Is it that people have lost hope, direction or simply can no longer see a purpose?
I guess if our Parliament is enabled to turn into a circus then it will filter its way into society (as the new normal )and we wonder why so many New Zealanders are buying plane tickets out in the hope of greener pastures.
We needed a change of Govt after Labours raft of failings, but the health and well-being of our Nation is sliding into a territory of mass uncertainty. This needs to be stabilised quickly.
NZ can never be a Nation while it remains mixed race
In which case it will remain a mixed race country
Front end loader to be sure.