The Chevayur police in Kozhikode arrested a 37-year-old man from Malappuram on Thursday (February 13, 2025) for attempting to steal money from an ATM located at Parambil Kadavu. The suspect, identified as Vijesh, a native of Othukkungal, was apprehended during a routine night patrol conducted by a flying squad around 2:30 a.m.
According to the police, Vijesh was found attempting to break into the ATM machine using a gas cutter. Upon noticing suspicious activity inside the ATM counter, the flying squad acted swiftly and stopped the vehicle parked outside. On investigating, they caught the suspect in the act of trying to damage the machine. The ATM in question was operated by a private service provider.
The police have taken Vijesh into custody, and further investigation is underway to determine whether he was acting alone or as part of a larger theft network.
