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ATM vandal caught on camera after $2,000 in damage at Columbus bank

July 27, 2026
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Police search for woman accused of smashing bank ATM screen before driving away in white Jeep

COLUMBUS, OH — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of causing thousands of dollars in damage after allegedly smashing a bank ATM in south Columbus.

According to the Columbus Division of Police, the incident occurred at approximately 9:10 p.m. on July 12 at a bank in the 3400 block of South High Street.

Investigators said the suspect approached the ATM and shattered the glass screen and monitor, causing an estimated $2,000 in damage.

Police described the suspect as a Black female between 20 and 30 years old, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 125 pounds.

The suspect was seen driving a white Jeep Patriot or Jeep Liberty, according to investigators.

The Columbus Division of Police is asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about the incident to contact Detective Noltemeyer at 614-645-1433 or by email at SNoltemeyer@columbuspolice.org.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).


Key Points

  • Police are searching for a woman accused of vandalizing a bank ATM in Columbus.
  • Investigators estimate the damage to the ATM at $2,000.
  • The suspect was seen driving a white Jeep Patriot or Jeep Liberty.
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