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Brazen ATM heist at Brisbane shopping centre caught on tape

Shocking footage has emerged of thieves ramraiding a popular shopping centre and stealing an ATM cash box in a dramatic heist.

Ram raid destroys Brisbane shopping centre

CCTV footage has captured the dramatic moment a car rams into a shopping centre in Brisbane’s north and thieves steal an ATM cash box.

The suspects smashed a sedan into the popular Stafford shopping centre around 3.30am on Sunday.

Police say two cars were involved – with one blasting through a main entry and shattering glass doors.

Police are on the lookout for any new information regarding a heist in Brisbane. Picture: Queensland Police
Police are on the lookout for any new information regarding a heist in Brisbane. Picture: Queensland Police

Authorities said “significant damage” was caused during the theft.

The burglars were wearing ski masks and black clothing as they ripped out a cash box from the ATM.

The suspects covered up with masks and black clothing to hide their identities. Picture: Queensland Police
The suspects covered up with masks and black clothing to hide their identities. Picture: Queensland Police

The car was later dumped and set alight by the robbers at the back of the complex.

The suspects fled the scene at speed in a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Police urge anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward or contact Crime Stoppers.

Originally published as Brazen ATM heist at Brisbane shopping centre caught on tape

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