Two individuals are under investigation by the Kingston Police Department following an attempted theft of an ATM. Authorities were alerted to the situation at a local branch of Enrichment Federal Credit Union on Bradford Way. Arriving on scene around 6:00 a.m. Thursday, police discovered the ATM had been forcefully dislodged from its mounting, but remained intact with all its contents, as reported by WVLT.
The Kingston Police's response, blocked the attempted robbery, resulted in the finding of a truck equipped with tow straps in a nearby parking lot. As per the Kingston Police Department official statement, the truck appeared abandoned and was confirmed stolen from Knox County. This discovery followed the officers witnessing the ATM's condition, which had been battered and dragged into the parking lot, while its reserves remain intact.
Kingston Police Department detectives are actively reviewing security footage from the credit union, nearby businesses, and residences. Video obtained depicts two suspects using the stolen vehicle in an unsuccessful attempt at breaching the ATM, as stated on the Facebook post by the Kingston Police Department.
The Kingston Police Department appeals to the public for any relevant information. Anybody who might have witnessed the event or possesses additional footage is encouraged to contact Roane Central Dispatch at 865-354-8045, according to WIVK. The investigation is ongoing as police search for clues to apprehend the suspects.
