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Alexander County authorities are dealing with the theft of two ATM machines in recent weeks, according to the sheriff's office.
The machines were stolen during overnight hours by someone driving an SUV. The thief or thieves used their vehicle to pull the machines out of stores, apparently to get the money inside.
The first theft happened about 12:30 a.m. Sept. 20, the sheriff's office says. Someone broke the front door of the Ellendale Convenience Store, on N.C. 127, north of Taylorsville, and pulled out the machine. Another theft happened about 3:15 a.m. Saturday, at the Cubbard Express store on N.C. 127 and Teague Town Road. In the most recent case, someone broke the front window, attached a strap to the ATM, and pulled it out of the store.
Deputies say the vehicle involved in the thefts was a dark-colored Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban. They say the back of the vehicle has double doors, and they believe the vehicle is either dark blue or black. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the Alexander County Sheriff's Office, 828-632-4658, or CrimeStoppers, 828-632-8555.
