Milwaukee Police looking for suspect after blowtorch used in ATM robbery

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Newly released video shows someone using a blowtorch on an ATM in Milwaukee. 

Police say it happened around 3:00 a.m. on August 21st at an Associated Bank on Brown Deer Road. 

Surveillance video shows a person in black, carrying a large bag, sitting down at the machine and taking out a blowtorch. It's hard to tell whether the suspect is a man or woman. The person appears to be wearing safety goggles. 

As the video continues, several bright flashes can be seen coming from the blowtorch along with flying sparks. 

When the torching is done, the person does something with the bag before getting up and walking away. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee Police. 

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