Attempted ATM theft at Wilson Foods
EMILY MESSER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 months AGO
Store owner Rowan Wilson found his store with the doors smashed in and the Lake County Sheriff on scene early morning hours of Thursday, March 12. (Courtesy of Rowan Wilson)
Emily Messer joined the Lake County Leader in July of 2025 after earning a B.A. degree in Journalism from the University of Montana. Emily grew up on a farm in the rolling hills of southeast Missouri and enjoys covering agriculture and conservation. She's lived in Montana since 2022 and honed her reporter craft with the UM J-School newspaper and internships with the RMEF Bugle Magazine and the Missoulian. At the Leader she covers the St. Ignatius Town Council, Polson City Commission and a variety of business, lifestyle and school news. Contact Emily Messer at [email protected] or 406.883.4343 | March 12, 2026 4:00 AM
Early Thursday morning, a truck backed into Wilson Foods in Arlee, and two individuals attempted to remove the ATM.
The Lake County Sheriff's Department arrived on scene shortly after the break-in. The suspect vehicle is a 2004 beige four-door F-350 with no license plates and a silver toolbox, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office press release. The truck has no tailgate, possible rear-end damage and decals on the rear window.
The Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with details on the whereabouts of this vehicle to please contact Lake County Dispatch at 406-883-7301 or email Detective Hines at [email protected].
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