A thief attempted to use a stolen vehicle to break into the drive-up ATM at Grand Valley Bank in Palisade. The incident started around 1:15 a.m. with Palisade Police police receiving a burglar alarm from the ATM called in by the bank’s the alarm company. Palisade police noticed a vehicle at the machine and radioed for backup from the Mesa County Sheriff. The suspect(s) quickly fled the area when police arrived leaving what appears to be a stolen truck with a “punched” ignition at the scene.
Police searched the surrounding area for several hours. Radio traffic did not indicate that any suspects were located.
From the Palisade Police Department:
Early this morning, 10/30/24, an attempt was made to steal an ATM from Grand Valley Bank Palisade, 600 West Eighth Street. The suspects used a stolen truck to attempt to commit the crime. The attempted theft happened between 12:45 am and 1:15 am.
We are asking the public in the area to please check home security cameras to see if a 4-door Ford F250, maroon and black in color with a silver toolbox passed by. We still have at least two suspects at large. The vehicle is still on scene, so the suspects possibly fled on foot. If you have any information or camera footage, please call non-emergency dispatch at 970-242-6707.