ATM BANDITS LEAVE ATM ABANDONED IN HOUSTON PARKING LOT
HOUSTON, TEXAS – September 13, 2023 – In a bizarre turn of events, ATM bandits struck a Chase Bank branch located in the bustling city of Houston, Texas. The incident, which unfolded in the West Chase area near Westheimer and Woodway, saw the criminals attempting to steal an ATM but ultimately abandoning it in a nearby parking lot.
The daring heist took place during the early morning hours, leaving residents and authorities surprised by the audacity of the criminals. Their initial efforts to remove the ATM from within the bank’s premises were thwarted, leading to the decision to abandon the machine in a parking lot adjacent to the bank.
Local law enforcement has initiated an investigation into this unusual incident. Authorities are diligently working to identify the individuals responsible for the attempted theft and the circumstances surrounding their change of plans.
Chase Bank has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident, but customers and residents in the area are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
This peculiar case adds to a series of recent ATM-related crimes in the region, raising questions about the security of these machines and financial institutions. As the investigation progresses, more details are expected to emerge, shedding light on the motives and identities of the ATM bandits behind this aborted heist.