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Machine destroyed, but cash intact, after truck hits ATM

One person has been charged after a standalone ATM was smashed overnight on Dougall Avenue, but the bank that owns the ATM says deposits made at the ATM are secure.

A TD spokesperson indicated no cash was stolen

ATM 'destroyed' after police say it was rammed with a truck

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Police say a 45-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly rammed a stolen construction water truck into a free standing ATM several times in a Windsor plaza Sunday night. But the bank operating the ATM says no money was stolen.

One person has been charged after a standalone ATM was smashed overnight on Dougall Avenue, but the bank that owns the machine says deposits made at the ATM are secure.

Officers responded to a report of a hit and run around 10 p.m. at adrive-up ATM that was destroyed at 2605 Dougall Avenue.

After an investigation, officers determined a construction truck was used to hitthe ATM several times.

Police say a construction water truck was located nearby with "significant" damage, and officers determined it was allegedly stolen from Lillian Avenue and Allendale Street.

An ATM on the ground
The TD ATM at 2605 Dougall Avenue has been rendered "unusable" the bank says, after one person was charged for smashing into the ATM overnight. (Jacob Barker/CBC)

Officers also say they located a suspect attempting to steal a commercial truck before the water truck was driven into the ATM.

A 45-year-old man was arrested and charged with two counts of mischief over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and attempted theft over $5,000.

A TD spokesperson confirmed in a statement the bank's ATM had been damaged "rendering the device unusable."

"Deposits made via the ATM are secure and no other losses beyond physical damage were incurred," said Megan Sampson, manager of corporate and public affairs for TD.

Sampson said the company is working to have the area cleared and a new ATM is set to be installed in January.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police target base unit or CrimeStoppers to remain anonymous.

With files from Jacob Barker