Attempt made to break into ATM

An early morning alarm on Thursday alerted Oconee Sheriff’s Office to an attempt by two people to break into an ATM near Keowee Key.  The crime scene was the automatic teller machine at the Wells Fargo bank, near Keowee Key.  A deputy discovered damage to the machine.  Officers searched the area for the criminals, without luck.  This plea is made by the investigators:  “If you have any information regarding this attempted break-in of an ATM at the Wells Fargo location on Rochester Highway near Keowee Key, or were traveling in the area between 4:30 am and 5 am Thursday, please contact Crimestoppers to leave a tip at www.oconeesccrimestoppers.com.  You can also leave a tip via the free P3 app.  Anyone with information can also contact the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office directly at 864/638-4111.  You don’t have to give your name when you contact Crimestoppers and all information provided is confidential.  If your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.”