OCBC ATM at Bukit Batok East found damaged, no money taken

SINGAPORE: An Oversea—Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) automated teller machine (ATM) was found damaged on Monday.

Located at Bukit Batok East Avenue 3, the ATM had its external cover pried open.

However, the inner core of the ATM was not damaged as the culprit was not able to break through it.

No money was taken.

Channel NewsAsia understood from bystanders and shopkeepers in the area that the culprit had taped up the CCTV with masking tape.

The culprit then proceeded to pry open the ATM between 4pm on Sunday and 6:30am on Monday.

As there is more than one CCTV installed near and around the ATM, the culprit’s face and actions were all recorded.

No arrests have been made yet.

— CNA/lp