Thieves use forklift in attempt to steal ATM from Wells Fargo in NE Houston

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police are searching for suspects who they say used a forklift to attempt to steal an ATM Sunday morning.

Authorities responded to reports of robbery in the 3000 block of Eastex Freeway near Collingsworth around 3:30 a.m.

Police say the thieves used a stolen forklift to attempt to steal an ATM from a Wells Fargo.

Authorities say the suspects were not successful in their efforts to steal the ATM, but they did cause major damage to the area.