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Thieves steal $150K from Wells Fargo ATM in Farmington, New Mexico

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August 31, 2026

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Farmington Police are investigating an incident in which a group stole an estimated $150,000 in cash from an ATM, completely destroying the machine, which is worth $40,000, according to areport by Tri City Record NM.

During the incident, the group used a stolen Ford F-350 to remove the ATM in a hook-and-chain attack. Police state that the door to the ATM had been torn open and that all the cash boxes had been removed. Security footage revealed two other vehicles at the scene, which may have been involved.

The investigation is active and no arrests have been made.