Kearney Police Department (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
KEARNEY — On Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at 4:23 a.m., Kearney Police were dispatched to 212 E 56th Street for an ATM alarm at Heartland Bank.
Responding officers arrived two minutes later and observed the front of the ATM had been forcibly torn open. Evidence at the scene indicates suspects used a vehicle to pull the front panel from the ATM allowing access to the inside of the ATM. The suspects attempted to remove the cash container from the ATM, however were unsuccessful and it was still intact inside the ATM.
While investigating the ATM incident, officers located an unoccupied 2004 Ford F250 pickup in the area of 52nd street and Parklane Avenue and determined the vehicle had been stolen from the 4100 block of Avenue R around 3:46 a.m. Officers were able to determine the stolen pickup was used in the attempted theft from the ATM.
KPD encourages anyone with information or video related to this case to contact the Kearney Police Department (308) 237-2104, Buffalo County Crimestoppers (308) 237-3424, or through the See It Say It Send It App.
This case remains under investigation by Kearney Police Investigators with assistance from State, Local, and Federal partners. KPD is also following up on potential leads utilizing the City of Kearney FLOCK Safety Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system.
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