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Thieves use tractor to make ATM withdrawal in Lamont, Alta.

Alberta's ATM bandits have struck again, this time using a stolen tractor to smash into a Servus Credit Union in Lamont to steal an ATM around 2:30 a.m. Monday, say RCMP.

ATM thefts becoming increasingly popular crime in rural Alberta

Thieves used a tractor to smash their way into the Servus Credit Union in Lamont, Alta., early Monday. (Patrick Knowles/CBC)

Alberta's ATM bandits have struck again, this time usinga stolen tractor to smash into a Servus Credit Union in Lamonttosteal an ATMaround 2:30 a.m. Monday, say RCMP.

Police are looking for fivesuspects, who they say stolethe tractor from a nearby business.

Police recovered the ATM, the tractor and a second stolen vehicleat the scene.
Police recovered the tractor, a second stolen vehicle and the ATM at the scene. (Patrick Knowles/CBC)

Investigators will be going over security footage and are also asking any possible witnesses to come forward.

Lamont is about 60 km northeast of Edmonton.

ATM thefts area growing problem in rural Alberta, where thieves have used heavy vehicles to smash into banks, gas stations, hotel lobbies and Money Marts before making off with the machines.