West Haven police are seeking the public's help in identifying two men suspecting of trying to obtain credit and ATM card information by attempting to put a "skimming device" in an ATM at First Niagara Bank.
The men were captured on surveillance cameras near the ATM at the First Niagara bank at 322 Main Street in West Haven. Police believe they tried to install a skimming device in the ATM on Sept. 27. Police didn't release information on where the ATM was located.
"Once installed this skimming device obtains credit card information of anyone using that ATM after its installation," West Haven police said in a news release. "It works by scanning and recording the numbers that appear on your ATM or credit card. These individuals then return retrieving the skimming device and duplicate your credit card or ATM card numbers to commit larcenies."
The skimming attempt failed, according to police.
Police ask anyone who recognizes the two men to call the West Haven Police Department at 203-937-3905.
