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Columbia, South Carolina ATM targeted in hook and chain attack

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April 30, 2026

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Authorities are investigating an attempted ATM theft at First Community Bank in Columbia, South Carolina. The ATM was removed from the ground and left on its side, according to a report by WISTV.

In video footage, two individuals arrived at the scene with an allegedly stolen Ford F-150, which they then used to remove the ATM from the ground. This vehicle is linked to another attempted theft in the area.

The cash was still inside the machine. No suspects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing.