One of two thieves captured on surveillance video during a break-in and theft at a Simpson Rd. business located just south of Nanaimo Airport. (Image Credit: Ladysmith RCMP)
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Thieves pull ATM from rural Cedar-area business
Sep 15, 2026 | 2:18 PM
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LADYSMITH — RCMP have released surveillance footage of two thieves following a break-in and theft from a business just south of Nanaimo Airport.
Ladysmith RCMP states they were informed on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 4:50 a.m. of a break and enter in progress from a business located on Simpson Rd., adjacent to the Trans Canada Hwy. near Cedar Rd.
“Preliminary evidence gathered at the scene indicated that a red and tan coloured single-cab, older-model pick up truck was used to pull the ATM from the business. Two suspects wearing face coverings and gloves were observed on video surveillance,” the release stated.
A police supplied image above portrays a suspect holding a large chain in front of the ATM machine. (Image Credit: Ladysmith RCMP)
