Video Shows Man Attempting to Steal ATM at Irmo Gas Station, Police Say
by admin on Dec.26, 2009, under Other
Irmo, SC (WLTX) - A surveillance video shows the efforts that police say one man went through in his attempt to steal an ATM from a Broad River Road gas station canopy.
Irmo police released the video Tuesday afternoon of the incident that took place overnight Tuesday. The arrest was reported earlier in the day on WLTX.com. Original Story: Man Accused of Backing Truck Into Store to Steal ATM Machine
Irmo police say Dicky Thomas Boyd, 29, tried to steal an automated teller machine from inside the Corner Pantry at the intersection of Broad River Road and Koon Road.
In the video, a pick-up truck can be seen backing into the front of the store, shattering the glass. The video goes on to show the suspect struggling to put a chain around the machine and drag it out of structural canopies. Finally, the suspect can be seen attempting to lift the machine and put it into the bed of the truck, but with no luck.
The suspect is interrupted by an Irmo police officer who saw the incident and intervened. The video shows the suspect get inside the vehicle, and drive away. The officer pursues in his car.
Police say the officer chased Boyd for a short distance, and Boyd’s truck hit a tree on Connie Wright Road. Boyd was then taken to the hospital.
Boyd has been charged with second-degree burglary, grand larceny, failure to stop for a blue light, and driving under the influence.
WLTX has learned that Boyd was arrested in February 2009 and accused of robbing the South Carolina Credit Union on Broad River Road. He was free on bond on those charges.
Irmo police say they’re looking for more information in this case. Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC, or e-mail a tip in to Crimestoppers of the Midlands. You can also text information in by texting “TIPSC” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Either way you choose, your identity will remain anonymous, and you could be eligible for a cash reward.
