Finders keepers? A man walked off with money someone left at the ATM; now he’s wanted for theft

NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Covington Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man they said took money that was left in an ATM.

Police told Channel 2 Action News that on Feb. 7th, the man removed cash from the Wells Fargo ATM located inside the QuikTrip at 3214 Highway 278.

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According to police, surveillance footage showed a Black man with dreads grabbing the cash.

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It’s unclear who the money belonged to and how much cash the suspect grabbed.

Anyone with any information that can help identify the suspect is asked to contact Covington Police.

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