"FBI agents are investigating after an ATM exploded Thursday morning in Woburn, according to police. Just after 9 a.m., officers responded to an Eastern Bank on Mishawaun Road for a report of someone tampering with a drive-through ATM, authorities said on Facebook. They found that the machine was damaged from what appeared to be a pipe bomb or "unknown destructive device.""
"Bomb technicians from FBI Boston and the State Police Bomb Squad were called to the scene as police investigated the damage. Officers discovered that, early in the morning, a man placed an object on the ATM which detonated moments later, causing an explosion, police said. The suspect quickly left the bank and is still at large, but no one was injured, according to police."
An ATM at an Eastern Bank drive-through on Mishawaun Road in Woburn exploded after a device detonated on the machine. Officers responded just after 9 a.m. for a report of someone tampering with the ATM and found the machine damaged from what appeared to be a pipe bomb or an "unknown destructive device." Bomb technicians from FBI Boston and the State Police Bomb Squad were called to the scene to investigate. Police said a man placed an object on the ATM early in the morning and it detonated moments later. The suspect fled and remains at large. No injuries were reported and authorities said there is no current threat to public safety. Anyone with information was asked to contact Woburn police or the FBI.
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