Cash Chaos in Niagara Falls: Police Investigate after Wind Blows Money from Armored Truck

A routine service stop to refill cash in an ATM turned chaotic late Tuesday morning when gusty winds scattered cash across a busy intersection in downtown Niagara Falls, prompting a police investigation.

Around 11:40am, Niagara Falls Police responded to a report of a disturbance near the intersection of 4th and Main Street. According to authorities, a Brinks armored truck employee was servicing a Bank of America ATM kiosk at the corner of 3rd and Main Streets when strong winds unexpectedly swept loose bills into the air.

Witnesses reported seeing money flying through the intersection leading bystanders to rush toward the scattered cash. Initially, it was unclear whether people were assisting the Brinks employee or attempting to steal the money.

Police later confirmed that several individuals were "helping themselves" and fled the scene with the money they had collected. It is unknown how much cash was lost in the incident.

The Niagara Falls Police Department has launched an investigation. Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is urged to contact NFPD.

No arrests have been made as of this time.

Cash Chaos in Niagara Falls: Police Investigate After Wind Blows Money from Armored Truck