In recent months, a string of burglaries has been taking place across Palm Beach County. Investigators believe that the targets of these crimes are linked by their inventory, particularly ATMs. These incidents have taken place over the course of a year and a half, affecting communities from Palm Beach Gardens to Greenacres.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has posted about the crimes on social media, sparking concerns among residents like Jean Patten, whose community has been affected. Patten, along with other concerned customers, is appealing to the suspect on a personal level, asking them to consider how they would feel if the situation were reversed. She also urges the criminals to pursue legitimate employment opportunities.
Surveillance images of a possible suspect show an individual wearing a hoodie and other face coverings. Investigators suspect that this person may not be acting alone and uses tools to break into ATMs. Some businesses targeted by these crimes have cameras, but the threat still remains. The sheriff’s office is determined to stop the person behind these crimes from continuing to terrorize businesses in the area.
If anyone has information about these crimes, they are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-458-TIPS.
