ATM Theft Attempted at Delgado Community College Campus

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Authorities at Delgado Community College are investigating a brazen attempted theft of an automated teller machine (ATM) on the campus grounds on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The incident has prompted security reviews and raised concerns about safety on the community college campus.

According to initial reports from campus police, a group of unidentified suspects targeted the ATM during the early morning hours. The suspects attempted to physically remove or pry open the machine, which is located in a high-traffic area of the campus. Despite their efforts, the perpetrators were unable to secure the cash and fled the scene before campus security or local law enforcement could intercept them.

Delgado Community College officials confirmed that security footage from nearby surveillance cameras is being reviewed. The footage is expected to provide critical leads regarding the suspects' identities and the vehicle they may have used during the escape. Law enforcement has asked anyone who witnessed suspicious activity or individuals around the campus area early Thursday morning to come forward with information. The investigation remains active and ongoing.