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Sarasota News Leader December 6, 2013 Page 77 TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR STEALING ATM CUSTOMER'S WALLET The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested two men for allegedly stealing a woman's wallet after she withdrew money from a Sarasota ATM over the weekend, the office has announced. was located and confessed to detectives that he was sorry but needed money for drugs," the release continues. Buchanan, who has a long criminal history, the release notes, was charged with Robbery by Sudden Snatching. The victim was using the automatic teller outside the Publix at 4840 S. Tamiami Trail around 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, when a man grabbed her wallet and ran, a news release says. A witness reported seeing two suspects run across U.S. 41 toward Outer Drive. Deputies viewed video of the incident and recognized one of the suspects as Paul Casteel, who lives at 2020 Outer Drive, the release adds. The Sheriff's Office offers the following ATM safety tips: • Use ATM machines in a busy area and try to avoid using them at night. • Pay attention to your surroundings before, during and after your transaction. • If you see anyone suspicious standing around the machine, leave the area and find another ATM. "Deputies interviewed Casteel and he admitted to being with the man who actually took • When your transaction is finished, take your card and receipt and avoid counting the wallet, but gave detectives an incorrect or displaying your cash. name for the suspect," the release says. He was arrested Saturday on a charge of Principal • Consider asking for cash back when making to Strong Arm Robbery. other purchases, such as buying groceries, when you are safe indoors instead of using On Dec. 4, detectives received a tip naming an outside ATM. Scott Buchanan as the second suspect. "He Scott Buchanan/Contributed photo Paul Casteel/Contributed photo