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Gueydan police chief's corner store latest victim of ATM burglary

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Lougon's corner store latest in ATM burglary
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UPDATE: We have more details about the ATM burglary that happened in Gueydan early Wednesday.

Deputies say the found the stolen vehicle, a Dodge pickup truck, in a field off Elliot Road in Gueydan. They found the broken ATM in the bed of the truck, along with some building material from the store.

Detectives are working the case, and they're asking anyone with information to call the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at 337-898-4403.

Earlier today, we reported that the corner store in Gueydan is the latest victim of an organized ATM burglary ring.

Thieves hit the store, Lougnon, early Wednesday.

Police Chief Cru Delcambre, who owns the store, told KATC that the incident happened around 2 a.m. He said the suspect left the ATM and stolen vehicle about 2 miles from his store.

This MO has been reported in parishes across Louisiana; to see our stories about it click here,here and here.

Here are the pictures of the aftermath at Lougnon:

Lougon's corner store latest in ATM burglary
Lougon's corner store latest in ATM burglary
Lougon's corner store latest in ATM burglary
Lougon's corner store latest in ATM burglary
Lougon's corner store latest in ATM burglary

These types of crimes have been reported throughout south Louisiana; law enforcement officials say that indicates that this is an organized group working together to commit the burglaries.

The Crime Stoppers in St. Landry, Acadia, St. Martin and Lafayette are offering rewards for tips related to the burglaries that happened in their parishes. Vermilion Parish Crime Stoppers can be contacted (337)740-TIPS.

All Crime Stoppers offer rewards for tips on any crimes. If you know something about a crime, it could be worth cash.