Florida man took forklift to steal ATM, police say

A Florida man is behind bars after police say he used a forklift in his attempt to steal an ATM.

Man accused of stealing forklift and ATM Tallahassee police say they arrested Joshua Hidalgo, 38, after he took a forklift to steal an ATM. (Tallahassee Police Department)

By Gene Saladna

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida man is behind bars after police say he used a forklift in his attempt to steal an ATM.

Joshua Hidalgo, 38, tried to run when officers stopped him, but was quickly arrested, the Tallahassee Police Department said.

Joshua Hidalgo Tallahassee police say Hidalgo took a forklift and tried to steal an ATM. (Leon County Sheriff's Office)

His encounter with police was captured on video.

Investigators said he stole the forklift from a school and the ATM from a business parking lot.

Man accused of stealing forklift and ATM Tallahassee police say they arrested Joshua Hidalgo, 38, after he took a forklift to steal an ATM. (Tallahassee Police Department)

Hidalgo faces several charges, including grand theft and possession of burglary tools with intent to use, and trespassing on school grounds.

Man accused of stealing forklift and ATM Tallahassee police say they arrested Joshua Hidalgo, 38, after he took a forklift to steal an ATM. (Tallahassee Police Department)

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