ATM blown up in brazen theft inside West Philadelphia restaurant: police

Police are investigating an ATM explosion that erupted inside a Chinese restaurant in West Philadelphia overnight.

The blast happened near 57th and Arch streets just before midnight Tuesday.

Police say a male suspect was seen fleeing with others in a dark SUV with New Jersey tags.

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It is unclear how much money was stolen from the ATM.

The bomb squad was called to the scene. No device was found, no damage to the building, and no injuries were reported.

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