Police at Harbour Town on Wellington Street where an ATM was blown up late last night. Picture: Richard Polden Source: PerthNow
AN explosion at four ATMs in West Perth during the annual Australia Day fireworks display is being investigated by police.
The ATMs near Harbour Town Shopping Centre exploded half-way through the Skyworks event at about 8.15pm, police said today.
An assessment of the area suggested two ATMs were targeted, although four were damaged in the blast.
Several ATM's on the ground floor where damaged including the escalator and several shop facades.
"There is some structural damage to the building and this will require further assessment before it is deemed safe," a police spokesman said.
The arson squad are investigating the incident and inspecting CCTV footage.
Arson squad Detective Sergeant Dave Gorton said glass and debris was blown across both floors of the centre.
"Two security officers at the centre were shaken from the blasts...they rang DFES and police," he said.
Nearby residents reported hearing two loud explosions.
Police are trying to determine if the blasts were planned to go off during the Skyworks and they believe the offenders walked into the centre with the explosives.
This attack on ATM's is not believed to be related to other recent ATM blasts.
Police say the explosives used in this attack are different from other cases, however the type of explosive used is yet to be determined.
The shopping centre is closed today and possibly will remain closed tomorrow.
Police have warned that using explosives is a danger to the public and the people handling them. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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