11/16/22

Cottonwood Police officers responded to reports of fraudulent ATM withdrawals  at multiple local financial institutions. The incidents happened between November 5th - 7th. The total amount taken from these institutions in Cottonwood and Prescott Valley exceeds $120,000. Detectives followed up on several leads and determined the fraudulent acts were being committed by a criminal syndicate made up of multiple male subjects and involved additional financial institutions throughout the state. Cotttonwood Police are coordinating with state and federal agencies in this ongoing investigation.