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KTSM News – Crime of Week: ATM thief steals thousands across El Paso

Posted on August 3, 2025

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Police and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are asking for your help in finding a man who has stolen thousands of dollars making fraudulent transactions at ATM machines.

This is this week’s “Crime of the Week,” as publicized by Crime Stoppers.     

Since late January, multiple victims have reported losing thousands of dollars at the hands of an ATM thief who has struck across El Paso, Crime Stoppers said.

All of the cases involved Wells Fargo ATMs and customers, Crime Stopperssiad.

Investigators were able to find images of the suspect using the ATMs to make fraudulent transactions. 

The suspect appears to be an Hispanic male, in his 30s, with a dark complexion and overweight. He is seen in one of the images wearing a hooded sweatshirt with the word “Lowriding” on the front and an image of a car.

The suspect also appears to be driving a newer model Volkswagen SUV.  There have been at least six thefts committed by this suspect, Crime Stoppers said.  

Anyone with any information on the identity of this thief should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at (915) 566-8477 (TIPS) or you can visit online at www.cselpaso.org. You will remain anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward.

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