Skimming Device Found On ATM At Nutley Bank: Police

NUTLEY, NJ — A “skimming” device used for stealing private data was recently found attached to an ATM at a bank in Nutley, authorities announced Friday.

The Nutley Police Department released the following statement about the skimming device, which was found at the Capitol One location on Franklin Avenue:

“Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are alerting residents that police have recovered a skimming device located on one of our township ATMs. Bank personnel at the Franklin Avenue Capitol One were notified by a customer of a suspicious attachment to the ATM. When police arrived, they took possession of the device.”

Petracco said it is possible that police seized the device before the thieves obtained personal information from any potential victims.

Police have notified all financial institutions within the township and checked for skimmers, he added.

Strumolo said that skimming devices are a “common occurrence” throughout the state. The scam involves tech-savvy thieves affixing a card reader to ATMs to capture customer data.

“We are working with bank security and secret service to identify victims as well attempt to identify the person who placed the device on the machine,” Strumolo said.

“Please check with your institution to ensure your account was not compromised,” the police chief added. “If you find unauthorized charges or withdrawals, please contact your bank and report to police.”

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