Attempted ATM robbery in Salmon Arm damages entrance of credit union

The front entrance to a credit union in Salmon Arm was destroyed early Tuesday during the attempted robbery of an ATM machine.

Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union said the ATM in its downtown branch was destroyed by an explosion, but added that the thieves came up empty-handed. The branch will be open today and that the drive-through ATM is still operational.

Credit union officials said they are assisting the RCMP while noting “this event follows a number of similar incidents in the region.”

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On Tuesday afternoon, Salmon Arm RCMP said “preliminary examination of the scene indicates that some kind of explosion had occurred targeting the ATM. Local RCMP investigators as well as specialized E Division resources are being utilized as the investigation progresses.”

The attempted theft took place at approximately 4:50 a.m.

Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union has branches in Salmon Arm (two), Sicamous and Sorrento and says it has more than 19,000 members and 140 staff.