Morrison County (trfnews.i234.me) – A group of criminals attempting to steal ATMs across Minnesota remains on the run after multiple failed attempts, including the latest Monday night heist in Pierz.
🚔 LATEST INCIDENT:
🔹 Time: February 24, 11:16 p.m.
🔹 Location: Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Pierz
🔹 Method: Suspects hooked a chain to the ATM and pulled it off its foundation using a stolen truck from Fergus Falls.
🔹 Getaway: They fled in a newer-model, light-colored SUV before loading the ATM.
🔎 ONGOING CRIME SPREE
Law enforcement is now investigating similar ATM theft attempts in Crookston and Pelican Rapids, raising suspicions that the same organized group is involved.
📸 EVIDENCE RELEASED
Authorities have shared photos of the getaway SUV and two suspects dressed in black, seen attempting to steal the ATM.
👀 CAN YOU HELP?
If you have any information or home security footage related to these crimes, contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.
🚨 Stay tuned for further updates as this investigation continues!
📰 I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News