Caught on camera: 2 try to steal ATM from northern Alberta bank

Two men tried to steal an ATM in McLennan, Alta. on May 24, 2023. (Credit: RCMP)

Mounties in the town of McLennan, Alta. are hoping members of the public can help them identify two men who tried to steal a bank machine from the local ATB Financial.

On Monday evening, police shared several images of the men, each with their face covered, appearing to smash the front door and wrap a tow strap around the machine.

Police were called to the bank at 5:15 a.m. on May 24, but the news release didn't specify why the theft attempt failed.

One of the men was wearing orange coveralls with yellow straps, a purple or blue ball cap with Toronto Raptors logo and a dark long-sleeve shirt and gloves.

He is described as having short, almost-shaven hair and a light complexion.

He had a patterned bandana covering his face, was carrying a sledge hammer and was wearing black and white sneakers or work boots.

The other man was wearing a camo ball cap and had a dark mask covering his face. He had dark hair that was cut short and a light to medium skin complexion.

He was also wearing a blue jacket, dark pants, gloves and winter boots

Police are asking anyone with security footage or dash-camera video of the area from 5 to 6 a.m. that day to check it for any relevant images.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call McLennan RCMP at 780-324-3061 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8377 (TIPS).

McLennan is about 430 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.