Ladysmith RCMP investigate ATM theft 

Ladysmith RCMP are investigating after a pickup truck was used to pull an ATM from a business.

Police responded to a break and enter in progress in the 1300 block of Simpson Road at about 4:50 a.m. on Sept. 9. 

“Preliminary evidence gathered at the scene indicated that a red and tan coloured single-cab, older-model pick up truck was used to pull the ATM from the business,” reads an RCMP news release. “Two suspects wearing face coverings and gloves were observed on video surveillance.” 

Police said the truck was reported in Nanaimo at about 5 a.m. the same day. 

RCMP are asking anyone with information that could help the investigation to contact the Ladysmith RCMP at 250-245-2215. 

(Photo via Ladysmith RCMP)
Tyler Hay
Tyler Hay
Tyler has been back and forth between Vancouver Island and Alberta during his career in journalism. He first joined Vista Radio in Lethbridge, Alberta after working as an editor in Ladysmith and Parksville. Now he is back on the Island to settle and is based out of Nanaimo writing about local politics. When not writing, he is busy sailing, riding motorcycles and fixing things in his shop.

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