ANZ’s Oxford Street GAYTMs have been the source of much admiration since they were decorated in celebration of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. However two of the machines have since been vandalised and had much of their resplendence removed.
Police were called to the scene on Sunday 9th of March at approximately 8pm in response to reports that two men were vandalizing the ATMs with a metal bar. Upon arrival they found that the decorative signage had been removed from the ATMs, but the machines themselves remained intact.
Superintendent Tony Crandell, Corporate Sponsor for Sexuality and Gender Diversity, had this to say: “Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident, which may shed further light on the motives of those involved,
“The investigation remains in its early stages, with detectives now reviewing CCTV footage from a number of sources in the area and interviewing potential witnesses.
“If this damage was designed to somehow hurt the spirit of Sydney’s LGBTIQ community, those responsible have simply underestimated the degree of community pride and resilience recently celebrated at the 2014 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.”
Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://
