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Stolen ATM Pulled From Lake Quinsigamond

WORCESTER (CBS) -- The Worcester Fire Department was able to retrieve an unusual item from the shallow waters of Lake Quinsigamond. Using a cable and a tow truck, an ATM was pulled from the lake Sunday.

Police believe the machine, which has already been broken to pieces and emptied, was stolen from Greendale's Pub.

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The Worcester Fire Department pulled an ATM from Lake Quinsigamond Sunday (Photo Courtesy: Telegram.com)

Officers were first called to Lake Avenue North for a report of a person dumping an ATM into the lake around 11:15 a.m.

Firefighters later responded with a tow truck to help with the machine's removal. The ATM also needed to be pulled up a steep embankment.

No word yet on if police have any suspects.

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