Police investigate attempted bank break-in in Tiruchi

Police are investigating an attempted break-in at the Union Bank of India branch in Tiruchi's Cantonment area during the early hours of Saturday.

A masked person allegedly tried to force the locks on the bank's grille gate with an iron rod, The Hindu reported, citing police sources. The account describes suspected conduct and remains part of an investigation.

The person fled after hearing people nearby, according to the report. It does not establish that the suspect entered the branch or stole any money.

Cantonment police inspected the scene with the help of sniffer dogs. A case has been registered and investigators are continuing their inquiries.

The published account does not announce an arrest or identify the suspect. Those details and the circumstances surrounding the attempted entry remain to be established through the investigation.