COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Reynoldsburg man who worked for an armored truck company that delivered cash to bank branches and ATMs pleaded guilty Friday to embezzling money as a bank agent, according to U.S. Attorney Kenneth Parker.
Justin Eskridge, 37, admitted he took more than $220,000 from PNC ATMs, the attorney's office said. He worked as an armed service technician for Loomis LLC and delivered cash for and to banks and ATMs.
Eskridge was employed with Loomis beginning in July 2021, with the thefts beginning around Dec. 14, 2022, and continuing through Jan. 9, 2023.
PNC bank tellers reported shortages totaling around $226,000 in cash when they balanced the residual amounts on certain ATMs. An investigation by Loomis identified Eskridge as the technician servicing that route.
Eskridge eventually admitted to Loomis that he had taken the money and led Loomis to recover approximately $144,000 cash hidden in his car. As part of his plea, he will pay the remaining balance to Loomis.
Theft or embezzlement by a bank employee or agent is a federal crime punishable by up to 30 years in prison.