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The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office in Washington State has released new video showing the thieves hitting a business and trying to take out an ATM before fleeing. (Credit: Pierce County Sheriff’s Office)
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Newly released video shows a group of suspects using a stolen truck to pull over an ATM at a Washington State Walgreens before abandoning it, in what investigators have described as an attempted extortion.
Video of the attempted heist at the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office shows the stolen truck backing up into the storefront, hitting the security gate before the security suspects are outside the ATM inside.
The suspects then tried to pull the machine out, leaving behind a lot of damage from the repeated hits of the car. The ATM is finally pulled free and pulled across the parking lot as the truck pulls away.
Deputies responded at approximately 3:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a burglary in progress.
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The video shows the thieves smashing through a security gate with a stolen truck before dragging the ATM across the parking lot. (Pierce County Sheriff’s Office)
Witnesses were told when the police arrived that a stolen truck with at least three suspects had fled, dragging the ATM behind it as they got out.
While searching the surrounding area, the Deputy saw a second truck connected to the crime.
According to the officials, the accused were trying to recover the ATM after being caught in the case during their escape. When they saw law enforcement nearby, they jumped back into the car and drove off, leaving the ATM behind.
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The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said the suspects used a stolen truck to drive through the store and drag the ATM in a coordinated burglary that was caught on video. (Pierce County Sheriff’s Office)
The second truck managed to get away but was later found abandoned in Tacoma. Investigators say the effort was clearly coordinated, involving multiple vehicles and suspects working together.
Authorities are now asking the public for information that can help identify the people or trucks involved, noting that the break caused thousands of dollars in damage and that investigators want to secure more efforts.
Deputies said multiple suspects used two trucks to rip the ATM from the store before abandoning it and fleeing the scene. (Pierce County Sheriff’s Office)
A spokesperson for the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office told FOX News Digital that after the video was posted, several deputies reported seeing two suspicious trucks together earlier that night. Many believed the behavior was suspicious but didn’t call it out at the time.
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“This is a good example of why we encourage citizens to report all suspicious activity, so deputies can investigate before crimes occur,” said a spokesperson for the company. “If you see something, say something.”
Deputies are also investigating whether this group can be linked to other recent cases in the region. With the suspects still at large, officials warn they may try similar crimes in other jurisdictions.
Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicide and immigration crime. Send story tips to Stepheny.Price@fox.com.
