Attempted ATM Theft in Blythewood Linked to Stolen Charlotte Truck

Suspects fled the scene after failing to access cash from the cracked open machine.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:37pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged ATM cash slot, the cracked and dented metal surface conveying the force used in the attempted theft.The aftermath of a failed ATM heist exposes the vulnerabilities of cash machines in the Blythewood community.Blythewood Today

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating an attempted ATM theft at a Blythewood bank early Friday morning. Two suspects dressed in all-black clothing used a stolen white Ford F-150 truck from Charlotte to rip the cash machine out of the ground, but they failed to access the cash inside and fled the scene.

Why it matters

ATM thefts and related property crimes are an ongoing concern for law enforcement and businesses in the Blythewood area. This incident highlights the use of stolen vehicles and organized tactics to target vulnerable ATMs, raising questions about security measures and potential links to broader criminal networks.

The details

According to the incident report, deputies responded to an alarm at First Community Bank around 2:40 a.m. on April 17 and found the ATM had been ripped out of the ground and was lying on its side. The machine was partially cracked open, but the suspects were unable to access the cash inside. Surveillance footage showed two white males in all-black clothing driving a newer-model white Ford F-150 with 'GN' written on the side. Detectives determined the truck had been stolen from Charlotte and was used in a previous ATM theft in that city. The suspects had also removed the GPS tracking device from the vehicle.

  • The incident occurred around 2:40 a.m. on April 17, 2026.
  • The stolen Ford F-150 truck had been used in a previous ATM theft in Charlotte.

The players

Richland County Sheriff's Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the attempted ATM theft in Blythewood.

First Community Bank

The bank located at 201 Main St. in Blythewood where the attempted ATM theft took place.

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What’s next

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the attempted theft or the location of the stolen vehicle to contact the Richland County Sheriff's Department or submit an anonymous tip to CrimeStoppers.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of securing ATMs and preventing organized property crimes in the Blythewood area. It raises concerns about the use of stolen vehicles and the potential links between local incidents and broader criminal networks targeting vulnerable cash machines.