Attempt to steal an ATM fails when rope breaks in Lacey, suspects at large

Three suspects are being sought in connection with a failed attempt to steal an ATM at a Wells Fargo on Marvin Road NE in Lacey.

The incident, which happened around 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, was captured on surveillance video.

"They pulled up in a stolen red truck, tied a rope around the machine and tried to pull it free. Fortunately, their rope broke," said the Lacey Police Department in a social media post.

"They fled, ditched the stolen truck and were picked up on the (Interstate 5) northbound on-ramp by a black Dodge Charger with blue headlights. Do you recognize the male in the video?" 

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 360-704-2740 and reference case 2026-00163.