Bank ATM robbers trigger gas explosion at Vesoul's Majestic cinema
A gas blast ripped through the Majestic cinema in Vesoul after thieves tampered with a nearby bank ATM, leaving a large hole in the building.
During the night, masked individuals accessed the cash-handling room attached to the Majestic cinema and introduced a substantial amount of gas using a bottle and opened valves. The gas was ignited, causing an explosion that destroyed part of the theater's façade. The perpetrators intended to steal cash without setting off security alarms. Local authorities are investigating the incident as a criminal act linked to the ATM robbery.
Why it matters
The attack shows how criminals can combine robbery with sabotage, endangering public venues and raising safety concerns.
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