The York County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking information to locate a suspect involved in an attempted armed robbery at a church in Arundel, Maine. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, around 2:30 p.m. at the Beacon of Hope Community Church, a former bank building that still houses an ATM on its property. According to law enforcement, the suspect approached a worker at the church and demanded money. The worker informed the individual that they did not possess the keys to the ATM, at which point the suspect fled the scene. Police have confirmed that no weapons were displayed during the encounter. The suspect is described as a white male with an average build, standing approximately 6 feet tall. He was wearing a black jogging suit with a white stripe and black gloves, and he obscured his face during the incident. After the confrontation, the suspect fled on foot, heading west on Route 111 or Alfred Road toward Jackson’s Corner. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity or whereabouts to come forward. Residents are asked to contact the York County Sheriff’s Office directly at 324-1113 or call the Sanford Regional Communications Center at 324-3644 and request to speak with a deputy. The investigation is ongoing, and officials emphasize the importance of public assistance in locating the individual responsible for this attempted robbery.