Video of attempted ATM theft at Calgary Boston Pizza released by police

Calgary police have released photos and video of an attempted ATM theft at a southeast Boston Pizza location earlier this week.

It happened in the 2800 block of Memorial Drive S.E. at around 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5 while the restaurant was open.

In a Thursday news release, police said two men hooked a yellow strap to the ATM in the foyer of the eatery. It’s alleged they then tried to drag the machine out of the building with a vehicle.

They weren’t successful and left the area in an SUV when approached by staff.

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Police describe both men as being in their late 20s or early 30s and say the SUV may be a BMW X5.

It’s unknown if this incident may be connected to a successful ATM theft at a strip mall in Lake Bonavista that happened the next day.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be left anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers.