BONIFAY, Fla. (WDNews)-A group of suspects from Houston, Texas, accused of carrying out an ATM robbery in Bonifay, has been identified by the Bonifay Police Department. Authorities say the suspects stole a Wells Fargo ATM containing $110,000 after conducting extensive planning and surveillance.
According to police, security footage and digital tracking helped trace the suspects’ movements. Investigators discovered that one suspect stopped at a Walmart, where he purchased shoes but also stole a jacket—evidence later used to connect him to the crime.
Officials say the group initially surveyed multiple Wells Fargo ATM locations before selecting their target. They allegedly used a method to jam the machine, triggering a service request. When a technician arrived to fix the issue, the suspects ambushed him, accessed the machine, and stole the cash before fleeing.
Following the robbery, the suspects abandoned a Mercedes-Benz used in the crime in Panama City and traveled back to Texas in a rented 2021 Nissan Kicks. Investigators gathered additional evidence, including surveillance images showing the suspects displaying large amounts of cash.
Bonifay Police Chief Johnny Whitaker said investigators reviewed more than 55,000 phone records and executed multiple search warrants to track the suspects’ movements. “This was a complex case that required gathering extensive evidence to confirm who was responsible,” Whitaker said. Law enforcement in Texas is coordinating efforts to make arrests.
Warrants have been issued for five individuals, and authorities plan to apprehend them at the same time to simplify the extradition process and minimize costs. Officials also hope to recover stolen money, weapons, and other assets through seizures.
