Two attempted break-ins to automated teller machines in the Student Center Monday were unsuccessful, SIU police say.

SIU police responded to a silent alarm triggered by an ATM machine on the first floor of the Student Center at 6:37 a.m. Monday morning, Sgt. Frank Eovaldi said.

The perpetrator left the scene before officers arrived, Eovaldi said.

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No money was stolen from the machine, but the alarm-disarming panel was damaged, police said.

There was an ATM machine on the second floor that was also damaged, Eovaldi said. The damage was discovered later that afternoon. It did not trigger an alarm.

Both ATM machines are still functioning, Eovaldi said.

The Illinois State Police Crime Lab is assisting police with the investigation, Eovaldi said. He said officers remained on the crime scene for several hours to gather information, and the investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information can contact the SIU Police Department.