Excavator Used in Overnight ATM Theft at Baltimore Wells Fargo

Baltimore, MD, August 17, 2026 —

Baltimore authorities are investigating an ATM theft that occurred early Sunday morning at a Wells Fargo bank branch. Thieves utilized an excavator to breach the building and remove an automated teller machine.

The incident took place at the intersection of Loch Raven Boulevard and Northern Parkway. The exact time of the theft was not immediately provided, but it was reported early Sunday. The method of using heavy construction equipment to gain access to and steal an ATM is consistent with a pattern of similar crimes observed in the Baltimore region.

Law enforcement officials have noted a rise in ATM thefts that employ tactics involving excavators or other vehicles to smash through bank facades or convenience stores. These incidents often result in significant property damage and the loss of the ATM unit itself.

The specific details regarding the suspects, the make and model of the excavator, or the amount of money stolen from the ATM were not disclosed by investigators. The contractor’s name or any information about the ownership of the construction equipment was also not provided.

This event in Baltimore is part of a larger trend impacting various localities, where criminals are increasingly employing brute force methods to access ATMs. Previous incidents in the Baltimore area have involved similar use of heavy machinery and vehicles.

Further details on the ongoing investigation and any potential arrests have not yet been released.

Story summarized from the original created by Mike Hellgren on www.cbsnews.com, see more information here.

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