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SAPD: At least 2 individuals accused of using ‘high-powered tools’ to steal ATM on Southwest Side
By Nate Kotisso, Alex Gamez at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Police are looking for at least two people caught on camera stealing an ATM early Friday morning.According to a preliminary report, the San Antonio Police Department responded to a burglary call at approximately 6:15 a.m. at a barbershop in the 2300 block of Quintana Road. An SAPD sergeant on sce...
Key takeaway According to a preliminary report, the San Antonio Police Department responded to a burglary call at approximately 6:15 a.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The theft of an ATM from a barbershop on Quintana Road raises concerns about the vulnerability of local businesses to brazen crimes. The use of high-powered tools to break into the barbershop and steal the ATM suggests a level of sophistication and planning, which may indicate that the perpetrators are experienced criminals. The fact that the crime occurred in a commercial area during early morning hours, when businesses are typically closed, may have contributed to the thieves' ability to carry out the crime without being immediately detected. As the San Antonio Police Department continues its investigation, Alamo Heights residents and business owners may want to review their own security measures to prevent similar crimes from occurring in their area. The incident also highlights the importance of surveillance cameras and witness accounts in helping law enforcement solve crimes and bring perpetrators to justice.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Police are looking for at least two people caught on camera stealing an ATM early Friday morning.According to a preliminary report, the San Antonio Police Department responded to a burglary call at approximately 6:15 a.m. at a barbershop in the 2300 block of Quintana Road. An SAPD sergeant on sce...
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