A Ladysmith, B.C., business was left without its ATM after thieves broke in before dawn and used a pickup truck to pull the machine out, according to police. Ladysmith RCMP were called to the business in the 13000 block of Simpson Road around 4:50 a.m. on Sept. 9 after receiving a report of a break and enter in progress. “Preliminary evidence gathered at the scene indicated that a red and tan coloured single-cab, older-model pick up truck was used to pull the ATM from the business. Two suspects wearing face coverings and gloves were observed on video surveillance,” police said in a statement. The suspect vehicle was later reported in Nanaimo at about 5 a.m., according to RCMP. Police are now asking for information that could help identify those responsible. Tips can be provided to Ladysmith RCMP at 250-245-2215, referencing file 2026 3607.
