Man accused of installing skimmer device arrested, released to prevent overcrowding

PARLIER, Calif. — A man accused of installing a skimmer device at an ATM machine in Parlier was arrested and released to help prevent overcrowding, officials say.

Police responded to Bank of the West on 410 J Street after the man was seen trying to install the device.

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When they arrived, they found 55-year-old Mario Bertoni of Italy with several items used to steal bank information and accounts.

Bertoni was booked into the Fresno County Jail but according to the Parlier Police Department, he was cited and released due to Federal Overcrowding.

This is an early release program used to help reduce the overcrowded prison population.