Update 12:45 PM:

Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader released a statement this afternoon concerning an incident at United Community Bank in Trion.  According to the sheriff, early this morning “the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) alarm at the United Community Bank, Trion branch.  Deputies arrived to find a stolen truck, which was used in an unsuccessful attempt to ‘hook’ and steal the ATM.  The ATM was severely compromised during this attempt”.  The sheriff added, “We would like to thank the staff of United Community Bank for their quick response and assistance in the investigation”.  The sheriff says that the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Posted earlier:

A note was posted on the drive-thru window at United Community Bank in Trion this (Monday) morning saying “Our Trion branch will open at 10 AM due to a crime incident.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  Our Summerville Office will be open at normal hours.” WZQZ News reached out to United Community Bank and law enforcement about the unspecified crime incident.  United Community Bank replied saying this is an ongoing investigation and all questions are being handle through the United Community Bank security corps team.  WZQZ News will have more information as soon as it is available.