One arrested after attempted New Year’s ATM robbery
In an unusual turn of events on New Year’s Day, a Texas man found himself behind bars in the Geneva County Jail after an attempted ATM robbery using a stolen church van. The incident unfolded at the First National Bank of Hartford in Slocomb, prompting a swift response from Slocomb Police.
The alarm call on January 1 led officers to the bank, where they discovered a white church van backed up to the ATM, its hooks wrapped around the machine. An unidentified male was actively attempting to break into the ATM when law enforcement arrived on the scene.
Upon police intervention, the unknown male and another accomplice fled the area. However, Stanley Cordell Varner II from Houston, Texas, was apprehended at a nearby business. Varner now faces a series of charges related to the bizarre ATM robbery attempt.
Varner’s charges include Theft of Property in the first degree, Possession of Burglary Tools, Criminal Mischief in the first degree, Attempting to Elude, Resisting Arrest, and Possession of Marijuana in the second degree. Notably, he was already out on bond for an unrelated theft charge in Texas at the time of this incident.
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According to information provided by Slocomb Police, Varner will also be facing additional charges related to the theft of the van used in the attempted robbery. The stolen vehicle belonged to Faith Full Gospel Church, further complicating the legal troubles for Varner.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with law enforcement actively seeking the unidentified second suspect involved in the ATM robbery attempt. The individual was last seen fleeing towards Kelly Street in Slocomb, and authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Slocomb Police Department at (334) 886-3333.
Public reaction to this unusual crime has sparked a mix of disbelief and curiosity. Online discussions highlight the audacity of attempting an ATM heist using a stolen church van, with many expressing surprise at the creativity, albeit misguided, of the criminals involved.
The incident serves as a reminder of the unexpected and sometimes bizarre nature of criminal activities, keeping law enforcement on their toes as they work to maintain public safety. As the legal proceedings unfold, the community awaits further details on the motivations and intentions behind this peculiar attempted robbery on New Year’s Day.
