Green Sheet

TM owners, beware. As the machines keep getting smaller and smaller - great for locations where space is at a premium - they also get easier to steal. If what happened in Melbourne, Australia, recently is any indicator of how far some people will go for a little extra cash, you might want to consider investing in some sturdy cable locks.

According to a report on Yahoo! News a man forklifted an ATM during a busy rush hour directly from its location in a bustling shopping center lobby.

Several people apparently were curious enough to ask him what he was doing; the man told them he was removing the ATM for servicing. He wrapped it in black plastic and drove off - slowly - down the street in the forklift, which caused even more traffic congestion.

The man loaded his ill-gotten booty onto another vehicle and was able to escape. Melbourne police are still looking for him and are asking assistance from any motorists who may have been stuck in traffic behind the forklift.