Florida Thieves Caught Ripping ATM From Ground Using Stolen Van

ATM Theft in Orange County

• 🎯 Thieves have been targeting ATMs in Orange County since May 2025 using a specific method: stealing a van, often from a church, to rip the ATM from the ground.
• 💡 In the early morning hours of July 4th, investigators caught a trio of suspects in the act of stealing an ATM from the Coin Laundry Cafe on Curry Ford Road.

The Heist and Pursuit

• 🚚 Using a stolen van, the suspects backed directly into the ATM, yanking it loose with the vehicle and loading it into the van.
• 🚁 Security footage captured the entire event, and a helicopter followed the suspects as they drove away.
• 💥 Stop sticks were deployed, causing the van to crash into a semi-truck after a brief continuation.

Apprehension and Charges

• 🏃 The suspects fled the crashed van on foot but were quickly apprehended by deputies.
• ⚖️ A search warrant at one suspect's home uncovered two handguns and a stolen Colt AR-15 rifle.
• 🚓 The three individuals were booked into the Orange County Jail, facing charges including burglary, grand theft, and criminal mischief.