FAYETTE CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE: AROUND $40,000 STOLEN FROM ROUND TOP BANK ATM IN WEEKEND BURGLARY

  

Fayette County authorities are investigating after roughly $40,000 was stolen from an ATM at the Round Top State Bank in Round Top.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that early Sunday morning, just after 1:15 a.m., a stolen truck from the Houston area and a chain were used to pull off the ATM’s doors.  Approximately $40,000 in cash was stolen during the burglary.

Camera footage from the bank showed three suspects working together to burglarize the ATM, all dressed in black with black masks.  Initial investigation indicates there may have been a fourth suspect parked out of camera view in another vehicle to provide transportation away from the crime.

Korenek in his report said it is apparent that the suspects were “proficient” in breaching the ATM, as the duration of time shown by camera footage during the incident from start to finish is approximately two minutes.

The Sheriff’s Office recovered the stolen vehicle, which will be processed for evidence and possible identification of suspects.  It is also reaching out to surrounding agencies who may be investigating similar crimes.