Thieves Fail in Attempted ATM Heist Using Stolen Trucks

Murfreesboro police search for suspects after botched overnight robbery at Chase Bank.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:04pm

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Murfreesboro police detectives are investigating an attempted ATM theft early Friday morning where two stolen pickup trucks were used to try and rip an ATM from its foundation at a Chase Bank location. The suspects were unable to access the ATM and fled the scene, leaving behind one of the stolen trucks. Police are asking residents in the area to check surveillance footage for any leads on the suspects.

Why it matters

ATM thefts using heavy machinery or vehicles to forcibly remove the machines are a growing trend, causing significant property damage and financial losses for banks. This incident highlights the brazen tactics used by organized crime groups targeting ATMs, as well as the challenges law enforcement faces in deterring and solving these types of crimes.

The details

According to police, the attempted theft occurred around 4:30 a.m. at the Chase Bank on Memorial Boulevard. Officers arrived to find a red pickup truck still at the scene, with a heavy-duty gold chain attached to the damaged ATM. A second abandoned black pickup truck was later located nearby, also with a chain attached. Both trucks were determined to be stolen from Davidson County. Detectives believe the suspects used the trucks to pull the ATM and surrounding protective bollards out of the ground, but they were unable to access the cash inside.

  • The attempted theft occurred around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Murfreesboro Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the attempted ATM theft in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Chase Bank

The financial institution that owned the targeted ATM located on Memorial Boulevard in Murfreesboro.

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What they’re saying

“Police urge residents living on Haynes Haven Lane or James Drive to check doorbell or surveillance cameras for footage that may show the suspects or the vehicle they used to flee.”

— Detective Aaron Gonzalez, Murfreesboro Police Department

What’s next

The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information about the suspects or the incident to contact Detective Aaron Gonzalez.

The takeaway

This failed ATM heist highlights the growing problem of organized crime groups targeting bank ATMs using increasingly brazen tactics, posing risks to public safety and property. It underscores the need for enhanced security measures and coordination between law enforcement and financial institutions to deter and solve these types of crimes.