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Police Foil Attempted ATM Theft Near Fair Park

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DALLAS (CBSDFW) - Dallas Police responding to an attempted  ATM smash and grab early Wednesday morning are nearly mowed down by what is believed to be the suspected thief.

According to Police a vehicle attempted to ram the outside of the Walgreens at RB Cullum Boulevard and MLK Boulevard near Fair Park, but did not succeed in getting inside.

Shortly after, a man in a pickup truck drove by the crime scene, then circled back around - drove into the parking lot and attempted to hit the officers with his vehicle.

Police chased the suspect and took him into custody a short distance away.

*This is a developing story. Listen to 1080 KRLD for the latest information.

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