An unusual and brazen ATM robbery attempt unfolded on Christmas night after masked suspects used a stolen SUV to smash into a 7-Eleven convenience store in Fort Worth, Texas, causing extensive damage but ultimately fleeing without any cash.

Surveillance footage shows the incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Christmas Eve, when two masked individuals rammed the vehicle through the store’s glass entrance, sending shelves and merchandise flying. Once inside, the suspects attached a cable to the ATM and dragged the heavy machine across the floor, attempting to pull it outside.

The plan quickly unraveled when the ATM detached from the cable as it was being dragged out of the building. Unable to remove the machine or access the cash inside, the suspects abandoned the ATM just outside the store and fled the scene in the stolen SUV, leaving behind chaos and destruction.

Police estimate the damage to the store exceeded $50,000, including structural damage to the entrance, destroyed fixtures, and merchandise losses. Despite the dramatic nature of the break-in, authorities confirmed that no money was stolen during the attempted heist.

Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and searching for the suspects, who remain at large. The incident highlights a growing trend of aggressive “smash-and-grab” crimes, where offenders rely on speed and force rather than stealth, often causing significant property damage even when theft attempts fail.

The failed robbery left the store temporarily closed as crews worked to secure the building and assess repairs. For residents, the incident served as a reminder that even on holidays, criminal activity can strike unexpectedly — sometimes with reckless tactics that leave destruction behind but no reward for those responsible.