Local law enforcement is working closely with state and federal agencies to apprehend the culprits responsible for a recent attempted theft of an ATM at a local banking establishment.
Around 2:15 am Wednesday morning, Emporia Police were called to Emporia State Federal Credit Union’s 12th Ave. branch for a report of damage to an ATM. According to Emporia Police Sgt. Lisa Hayes, officers found the ATM had been pulled from its base. A stolen pickup truck with a chain connected to the ATM and pry tools were found at the scene.
ESFCU President Angie Miller says no money was taken from the ATM. Miller went on to say the situation at the Credit Union may not have been an isolated incident.
According to Hayes, the attempted theft Wednesday mirrors similar crimes in Chanute, Wichita and Parsons in recent weeks.
Miller says plans are to replace the ATM in the coming weeks and encourages customers to utilize the ATM at the Industrial Road branch in the meantime.
Video footage of the crime shows two suspects; both in dark-colored hoodie sweatshirts, dark sweat pants, white sneakers and masks. One of the suspects had a white “Reebok” logo on their sweatshirt. Further descriptions are not available at this time.
If you have any information about this or any other crime, contact Emporia Police at 620 343-4225 or Lyon County Crime Stoppers at 620 342-2273. You can also
submit tips through Lyon County Crime Stoppers’ mobile app or online at P3 Tips.
