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Sheriff investigating failed hook and chain attack in Croghan, New York

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July 31, 2026

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The Lewis County Sheriff's Office is looking for information on an attempted ATM theft in Croghan, New York. During the incident, at least two people targeted an ATM at a Northern Credit Union branch in a hook-and-chain attack, according to a report by WWNY TV.

The suspects attached a chain from the ATM to a truck and attempted to rip the ATM out. The effort failed, either due to the chain breaking or the truck having a mechanical issue. The suspects then fled in a second pickup truck.

Currently the suspects have yet to be identified.