Sheriff Seeks Information On ATM Thefts From Convenience Stores
**UPDATE May 9, 2019** After this story went to press, the Sheriff's Office stated the vehicle had been located, but they were still looking for the owner. In a Facebook post, the office said, "Update from break-ins at Rantz and Carr Lane:
This vehicle has been located. We are currently trying to locate the registered owner so we can speak to him.
Thanks to all the callers and tips received from the public. It takes everyone cooperating to solve these types of crimes. Your tips helped."
This vehicle has been located. We are currently trying to locate the registered owner so we can speak to him.
Thanks to all the callers and tips received from the public. It takes everyone cooperating to solve these types of crimes. Your tips helped."
A photo of the suspect taken from security camera footage at one of the locations. The truck is pictured in the background.
May 9, 2019
Isaac Estes-Jones
The Stone County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a suspect who reportedly backed his truck into two gas stations late last week and tried to steal ATMs.
According to a press release, the individual was driving a red Ford Ranger. The man, seen on surveilance cameras at both locations, backed the truck through the front doors of both Rantz Country Express north of Reeds Spring and the Carr Lane convenience store near the Arkansas border.
The unknown individual attempted to take the ATM from Rantz but was unable to get it out of the store. He left the scene after failing to take the machine.
He was successful in taking the ATM from the Carr Lane Country Stop, which is located at the intersections of Highways 39 and 86 south of Shell Knob. Total loss from the break-ins is unknown at this time.
The sheriff’s office requests anyone with knowledge on these events to contact Captain Porter, Dectives Choat or Duren, or to call 911.
Isaac Estes-Jones
The Stone County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a suspect who reportedly backed his truck into two gas stations late last week and tried to steal ATMs.
According to a press release, the individual was driving a red Ford Ranger. The man, seen on surveilance cameras at both locations, backed the truck through the front doors of both Rantz Country Express north of Reeds Spring and the Carr Lane convenience store near the Arkansas border.
The unknown individual attempted to take the ATM from Rantz but was unable to get it out of the store. He left the scene after failing to take the machine.
He was successful in taking the ATM from the Carr Lane Country Stop, which is located at the intersections of Highways 39 and 86 south of Shell Knob. Total loss from the break-ins is unknown at this time.
The sheriff’s office requests anyone with knowledge on these events to contact Captain Porter, Dectives Choat or Duren, or to call 911.
This image shows the damage to the rear end of the truck used in the break ins.