THE APEX TIMES
Prosecutors say the defendants removed an ATM from its base at a Pulaski County bank in 2023, leading to an alleged theft of cash that later resulted in a grand jury indictment.
A Pulaski County grand jury has indicted two men accused of stealing money from a bank ATM by removing the machine from its base, according to a LEX18 report. Prosecutors allege the incident occurred in 2023 at a bank in Pulaski County, when the ATM was ripped from where it was secured and cash was taken afterward.
The indictment follows allegations that the defendants unlawfully took about $50,000 from the ATM. The charge stems from the claim that the ATM was physically forced off its base, a method that can create immediate risks for people nearby, including in areas open to customers and passersby.
LEX18 reported that the matter proceeded through the grand jury process, which is used to determine whether there is sufficient evidence for criminal charges to move forward. By returning indictments, the grand jury made the case subject to further proceedings in court, where prosecutors must ultimately prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.
The accused men are facing prosecution in connection with the alleged theft of cash from the bank ATM. Court records and next steps were not detailed in the report, and specific charge language, case numbers, and the defendants’ names were not included in the information provided here, which limits what can be stated at this time.
If the case proceeds, the public will learn more about the evidence prosecutors plan to present, including how investigators tied the defendants to the alleged ATM removal and cash theft. Defendants will also have the opportunity to contest the allegations, including through motions and trial, consistent with Kentucky criminal procedure.
Bank ATM thefts involving forced removal can carry broader community effects beyond the value of the stolen cash, including property damage, increased security costs, and disruptions for businesses and customers who rely on routine access to banking services. The criminal case is expected to address both accountability for the alleged conduct and the safeguards that protect financial institutions and the public.