ATM ‘jackpotting’ suspect arrested in Columbia

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A North Carolina man wanted for his involvement in ATM "jackpotting" thefts in Pennsylvania was arrested in Columbia.

Columbia Police arrested Antoni Garcia-Cordoba, 42, on Wednesday.

In a release, police said multiple police departments from other states informed detectives that Garcia-Cordoba was a suspect in recent ATM thefts.

Pennsylvania State Police told CPD that he had stopped in Columbia.

He was found by detectives and arrested at a short-term rental, according to police. A search warrant was served on the home where detectives said they found evidence.

Garcia-Cordoba is being held at the Boone County Jail on an out-of-state warrant from Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania court records show that a case was filed against Garcia-Cordoba yesterday on two counts of Corrupt Organization - Employee and Theft by Unlawful Taking - Immovable Property from Sept. 30.

A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department was not able to provide information about the alleged thefts.