Stolen truck used to smash into drive-up ATM machine, police say
Windsor police have arrested a man who allegedly used a stolen truck to crash through a drive-up ATM machine.
Officers were called to the 2400 block of Dougall Avenue near Eugenie Street around 10 p.m. Sunday for a report of a hit and run.
“Upon arrival, officers discovered a drive-up ATM that had been destroyed,” a statement from Windsor police reads.
An investigation revealed that a male suspect used a construction truck to smash into the ATM “several times.”
A construction water truck was located near the scene with significant damage.
Further investigation revealed it had been stolen from the area of Lillian Avenue and Allendale Street.
“Police obtained a detailed description of the suspect and quickly located and arrested a 45-year-old man,” the statement reads further.
Following the arrest, officers found surveillance video that captured the suspect attempting to steal a commercial truck, before driving the water truck into the ATM.
The 45-year-old has been charged with two counts of mischief, possessing of property obtained by crime and attempted theft.
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