GUEYDAN, La. ( KLFY ) — A store owned by a local police chief was robbed after a truck crashed into it early this morning, authorities said.

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, deputies were dispatched at about 2:30 a.m. today to Lougon’s Shopping Center in Gueydan on a report of someone crashing into the store and stealing the ATM.

Gueydan Police Chief Cru Delcambre confirmed to KLFY that he is the owner of the store.

Upon arrival, deputies were also notified that a damaged Dodge pickup truck was observed in a field off Elliot Road in Gueydan. Upon locating the vehicle, the disassembled ATM was found in the bed of the truck, along with building materials from the store. It was also determined that the vehicle had recently been stolen, authorities said.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at 337-898-4403.

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