Heist Halted: International crew nabbed for bank robberies across California [Video]

FRESNO, Calif. — A band of international outlaws hit Valley ATMs and other money machines across the state to steal millions of dollars.

Disguised in construction vests and medical masks, the group allegedly cased buildings holding ATMs to coordinate their plan of attack.

The FBI began investigating the group in May after an attempt at an ATM in Merced that matched similar cases in the Sacramento area.

The costumes and tactics stood out to investigators, including spray painting security cameras, signal blockers, and blow torches.

The FBI alleges the group took a divide-and-conquer approach to access an ATM in a Modesto business.

Several members of the group entered a next-door Pet Spa.

While some distracted employees, others tested the material of the wall.

Outside, members dressed in construction vests spray painted security cameras.

After hours, the posse returned, cutting through the wall of the Pet Spa to get to the ATM before breaking …