Plano's boys in blue cracked down on a gang of ATM raiders on Wednesday, following a spate of high-tech heists that saw these crooks use purloined pickups as makeshift masks against the law. Thieves thought they'd found an easy score at a bank on the 400 block of Coit Road, but Plano PD's sharp detectives and their foot soldiers were on their tail in no time, according to the Plano Texas Police Department.

In what reads like a scene ripped from the silver screen these bandits, banking on stealth, were caught red-handed as law and order came crashing down, and when the blue lights blazed, the thieves bolted, ditching the swiped truck and their dreams of illicit withdraws; still, it wasn't long before the fuzz fitted them for silver bracelets, and charged them with felony theft related to ATM theft, our local protectors stated publicly.

The crew's misadventures concluded with their capture and the retrieval of the ill-gotten vehicle, which was dutifully returned to its rightful owners. Plano PD confirmed the bust and restated their vow to hold down the fort when it comes to public safety, reminding us that even in the face of clever criminals, they remain one step ahead, laying down the law with nimble minds and swift acts of justice, as they brought these ATM antagonists to book.

A shout-out to Plano's finest is warranted—they're out there proving their mettle day in and out, keeping our streets and our savings safe from the scourge of felons looking to make a quick buck, at the community's expense; indeed, as the department's message echoes through the corridors of cyberspace, we too echo our gratitude, for a job well done.