Police Investigate Attempted ATM Theft

TYLER � The Tyler Police Department says it�s located a stolen vehicle allegedly used in the attempted theft of an ATM. The vehicle was located south of Tyler. Police are investigating the attempted theft from the Texas Bank and Trust at 2323 West Grande, which occurred around 2:00 yesterday morning.

Police say the ATM alarm was activated when the suspects attempted to pull it from its pedestal. When police arrived on the scene, the suspects had fled the area in an unknown direction. Bank officials reviewed the bank surveillance video and observed five suspects wearing hoods involved in the incident. The suspects used a 2004 Ford Van that was reported stolen from Dickey�s BBQ, at 1501 W.S.W. Loop 323.

If you have any information about the suspects involved in this crime, you are urged to contact the Tyler Police Department, at 903-531-1000, or Crimestoppers at 903-597-CUFF (903-597-2833). Crimestoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to arrests and charges filed against the suspects in this case or any felony case.