Mansfield, TX – In today’s edition of “Criminals Who Haven’t Figured Out They’re Always on Camera,” we’ve got a real head-scratcher. In the bustling 3100 block of Matlock Road, an individual, possibly mistaking himself for a tech wizard, decided to dabble in the arts of ATM “upgrade” by installing his unauthorized accessory—a skimming device. Maybe he thought it would make the ATM work faster.
Oh, and before you ask, a Jeep Grand Cherokee is involved. Nothing screams incognito like a vehicle with the subtlety of an elephant on a unicycle. If that’s not intriguing enough, there was a partner—a front-seat companion, because why conduct a heist solo when you can have a trusty sidekick?
Do you recognize this dynamic duo or their high-profile ride? Maybe you’ve seen them at your local bank, practicing their sleight of hand on the magical money machines.
If you do, Detective Perez is the man you want to talk to. He’s like the Morgan Freeman of Mansfield—wise, unflappable, and just waiting for some helpful citizen to call out, “I know who the ATM decorator is!” You can reach him via electronic carrier pigeon at robert.perez@mansfieldtexas.gov.
In all seriousness, financial shenanigans are no joke. People work hard for money, and nobody likes a surprise debit on their statement, thanks to some modern-day rogue. So slap on your civic duty cape (figuratively, please), and if you have any info that could lead to the capture of these not-so-clever criminals, send it over to Detective Perez with the subject line: #IHaveSeenTheSkimmer or something less dramatic, such as #InfoOnATMSkimmers.
And there’s a hashtag to make all this sharing official: #PleaseShare. Because let’s be honest, sharing is caring—except when it comes to your PIN. So let’s make sure these folks find a new hobby that involves less theft and more community service, shall we?
Remember, this Jeep isn’t riding into the sunset yet, and neither should your sense of justice. Let’s help Detective Perez put these unsanctioned ATM repairmen out of business.
- Please email Detective Perez at robert.perez@mansfieldtexas.gov.
