1 arrested in attempted ATM theft in Lanark

An OPP cruiser is pictured in this undated photo. (Source: OPP Central Region)

Ontario Provincial Police say a Gatineau, Que. man is facing charges after an attempted ATM theft in the village of Lanark.

The incident happened at around 11:20 p.m. Monday, the OPP said. Officers responded to a bank in Lanark where a door had been forced open and arrested one person. Two other people ran away.

Police said the suspects had tried to break into the ATM, but it’s not believed any money was taken. Several power tools were left behind at the scene.

Officers with the canine unit tried to look for the two suspects who ran but could not find them.

The 35-year-old who was arrested at the scene is charged with breaking and entering and is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.

Police are asking anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area or who may have captured relevant video of the suspects in and around the time of the incident, to call Lanark OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250324151. If you have information but wish to remain anonymous, call Lanark County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.