The Alleged ATM Robbery and Fatal Chase Involving a Venezuelan National
A Venezuelan national, Yosue Manuel Gonzalez-Moy, 24, is facing charges related to an attempted ATM robbery in Dexter, Michigan. According to the FBI, Moy is alleged to have ties to the Tren de Aragua gang and was involved in a failed bank heist that ended in a fatal crash during a chase with county deputies.
The incident occurred on October 12, 2025, at the Chelsea State Bank branch located at 7101 Dexter-Ann Arbor Road. A criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan revealed that Moy and unnamed co-conspirators associated with Tren de Aragua targeted the ATM.
According to the FBI, around 2:50 a.m., Washtenaw County sheriff’s deputies responded to the bank after receiving a report of a suspect. An alarm company employee observed a male suspect wearing blue pants and a blue hooded sweatshirt tampering with the ATM. The employee later reported that the suspect drove away in a red Chevrolet vehicle with a dealer's license plate.
As the deputies approached the bank, they spotted a red Chevrolet matching the description traveling in the opposite direction. They pulled over the vehicle, but the driver, identified as "Co-conspirator 1" in the complaint, initially refused to roll down the window. Eventually, the driver complied, turned off the car, and then sped off, leading to a high-speed pursuit.
During the chase, the red Chevrolet reached speeds of up to 74 miles per hour in a 50 mph zone. The vehicle lost control over a hill and crashed head-on into a tree. Deputies found the driver pinned inside, unresponsive, and later confirmed he had died from his injuries. Authorities identified the driver using an Illinois Identification Card and a United States of America Employment Authorization Card found in the vehicle.
Moy was discovered in the back seat of the car and taken to the University of Michigan hospital with significant injuries. During the search of the vehicle, deputies recovered an iPhone and a device matching the description of one Moy was seen installing in the ATM. They also found a circuit board.
Security Footage Reveals the Attempted Robbery
Security footage from the bank showed Moy approaching the ATM’s key lock and opening the lower access door. He then opened the top portion of the machine, reached into the right side, closed it, and appeared to lock the door before returning to the red Chevrolet and driving away.
Moy returned approximately 20 minutes later and repeated the process. According to the criminal complaint, he retrieved a black box with a white stripe and cord from the rear of the car. This device matched the one recovered by deputies along the road. Security footage showed Moy placing the box inside the ATM and using a cordless drill to install a cord in the same area. He was also seen holding a cellphone and a cordless drill before closing the ATM and leaving.
Interview and Confession
Moy was interviewed by deputies while at the hospital on October 12, with the help of a translator. Initially, he denied involvement in the robbery, claiming he was sleeping in the back seat during the traffic stop. However, when shown security footage that clearly depicted him at the scene, he admitted to lying, stating he was “worried about being deported.”
During the interview, Moy told investigators that he was involved with the Tren de Aragua gang in Chicago and that the group had “blackmailed” him into robbing ATMs. He claimed the gang provided him with a route identifying ATMs to target, with the Chelsea State Bank ATM being the first on the list. He stated that the route information was stored on a phone.
Moy described how he accessed the ATM using a key provided by Tren de Aragua members. He said he turned the machine off and on, waited to see if police would arrive, and then returned to open the access door. Inside the ATM, he found a USB port and attempted to connect a device acting as an antenna. According to Moy, co-conspirators could access the ATM remotely, and they would send him a passcode to withdraw the money.
However, the alarm triggered before he could plug in the device. During the chase, Moy claimed the driver instructed him to throw his phone, other devices, and the ATM key out the window.
Conclusion
This case highlights the dangers of cross-border gang activity and the potential risks posed by individuals with ties to organized crime. The FBI continues to investigate the full extent of the Tren de Aragua gang’s operations in the U.S., particularly in relation to their involvement in ATM-related crimes.
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