University Place, WA – An attempted ATM burglary at a Walgreens in University Place early Wednesday morning led to a chaotic scene involving multiple stolen trucks and suspects who ultimately fled, leaving the ATM behind, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
According to deputies, the incident began around 3:30 a.m. today, when officers responded to a burglary in progress at the Walgreens on the 2600 block of Bridgeport Way West. Witnesses reported seeing a stolen truck with three suspects dragging an ATM behind it as it headed westbound on 27th Street West.
Deputies say an area check soon led them to a second suspect truck in a nearby neighborhood. The suspects were allegedly attempting to recover the ATM after it broke free from the first truck during the getaway. As deputies approached, the suspects immediately fled, abandoning the machine at the scene.
The first truck was later found unoccupied in Tacoma, and investigators believe this was part of a coordinated ATM burglary involving multiple vehicles and suspects. No arrests have been announced.
Officials report that the attempted theft caused thousands of dollars in damage to the Walgreens location. Detectives are now seeking public assistance to identify the suspects or provide information on the vehicles involved.
Residents with tips are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS and may remain anonymous.
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