Shelbyville, KY police said that on Saturday, Oct. 9, just after 5 a.m., a machine belonging to Commonwealth Credit Union was busted open.
According to police, two masked men pulled up in a stolen truck. Then, using tow straps and hooks, they pulled the ATM machine open and started grabbing cash. Police said after that, they ditched the truck and left.
Sgt. Kelly Cable said detectives assume the culprits got away in a getaway car.
Days later, a repeat crime happened in the early morning hours of Tuesday. Police said it was 1:30 a.m. and another Commonwealth Bank ATM was broken into the same way.
According to police, the first machine was holding about $80,000. It’s unclear how much was in the other.
Since the crimes are so similar, police believe they are connected, but are still investigating.
