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Cameras capture suspect; police still looking

The Carbondale Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in finding a man who used an ATM card that was left in the Union Planters Bank ATM machine last week.

Police said the ATM card was left at the machine located at 601 E. Main St. around 7 p.m. Dec. 2 by an unnamed victim. Surveillance cameras at the ATM machine captured pictures of the suspect using the card about 10 minutes after it was left.

Police said the suspect is a white male that, according to the surveillance photographs, appears to be in his 20s with dark hair.

Lt. John Sytsma said the use of lost or stolen ATM cards is not uncommon in the area. In fact, an armed robbery occurred Jan. 23 at the Union Planters Bank ATM located at 500 W. Main St. while the victim was using the machine.

The Union Planters website recommends ATM users to spend as little time as possible at the machines to ensure safety. It also warns users to be cautious and suspicious of anyone standing nearby or watching closely. Becoming familiar with the ATM machine and the area can also prevent leaving ATM cards behind.

Sytsma said he is hoping someone will recognize the man in the photo and notify police at 457-3200 or call the anonymous Crime Stoppers Line at 549-COPS. Anyone providing information leading to an arrest in this case is eligible for a reward up to $1,000.

 

 

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