Submitted photo##A card skimming device was found Tuesday in a pump at a local gas station. Customers should check their bank records.

Card skimmer discovered at 76 station

A technician reported Tuesday he had discovered what appeared to be an electronic skimming device installed in a pump at the Buy 2 Union 76 gas station located on McMinnville’s north end at 1720 N.E. Highway 99W. Thieves use the devices to collect credit card numbers.

Employees had been reporting credit and debit card reader malfunctions on the pump for about 90 days. At this time, it is unknown whether any credit/debit card information has been compromised or if the installation of the device caused the card reader to malfunction.

Capt. Tim Symons of the McMinnville police said there is no suspect information at this time. He urged people who have purchased gas at the station in the last three months to check their bank and credit card statements for any abnormalities.

For information, call the police at 503-434-7307.