Bhubaneswar, Aug. 5 -- In a bizarre incident, miscreants attempted to loot an SBI ATM on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, failing which they stole two motorcycles and vandalised several other vehicles parked nearby in the area in frustration.

According to preliminary reports, the robbers damaged the ATM in Balianta market and smashed its security sensor in an apparent bid to access the cash inside. However, they failed to withdraw or steal any money from the machine.

Before fleeing from the spot, the miscreants allegedly stole two motorcycles parked nearby and vandalised several other vehicles in the area, leaving behind a trail of damage. The incident was reported to the police, following which personnel from two police stations rushed to...