‘Stay alert’: Brockville police warn of increase in debit card thefts at local ATMs

The Brockville Police Service says it has seen in rise in incidents where suspect(s) approach people using local ATMS under the pretense of offering assistance, only to distract them and steal their debit cards. 

“In these cases, suspects create an opportunity to swap the victim’s card with a ‘look-alike,’” police state. “For example, the suspect(s) will cause the victim to drop their card on the ground, then pick it up for the victim while keeping the original.

Police urge residents to “stay Alert when using ATMs. Always exercise caution if being approached by a stranger.”