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Would-be-thief blows up ATMs with homemade explosives in bungled attempt to steal cash

Man blows up ATMs with homemade explosives to try steal cash
  • Kristopher Follos, 45, was filmed using improvised explosive devices to blow up ATMs in multiple failed attempts to steal cash.
  • The incidents occurred between May and August last year across Northumberland, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
  • Despite causing explosions, Follos was unsuccessful in reaching the money boxes of the targeted cash machines.
  • Upon his arrest, officers discovered three additional explosive devices at his flat.
  • Follos was sentenced to eight years in prison and a further three years on licence for conspiracy to steal, conspiracy to cause explosions, and making an explosive substance.
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