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Gunmen rob ATM Solutions Inc.

August 2, 2010

Four-masked gunmen Monday robbed ATM Solutions Inc.’s St. Louis’ office and warehouse before escaping in one of the company’s armored trucks, according to police.

Police said the robbers, who were armed with assault rifles and handguns, stole an undetermined amount of cash, but news reports said they may have escaped with $4 million to $5 million.

ATMmarketplace.com called the company’s Cincinnati headquarters, but no one could be reached for comment.

The gunmen forced their way inside ATM Solutions’ offices at 5 a.m. as a security guard arrived for work, according to police. The robbers disarmed him and waited for the second security officer to arrive. They also took his gun and forced the men to open the safe.

They tied up the guards and loaded an undetermined amount of cash into an armored car before speeding away.

Police found the empty vehicle two miles away. They also discovered a car that could have been used in the escape.

St. Louis police and the FBI are investigating the robbery. They do not have any suspects. The gunmen did not physically harm the security guards during the robbery, police said.

ATM Solutions provides cash for ATMs in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.