In recent months, Palm Beach County has experienced a series of burglaries that have left residents and business owners concerned about safety in the area. The focus of the investigation is on the theft of ATMs from businesses in various parts of the county. Over the past year and a half, these crimes have been reported from Palm Beach Gardens to Greenacres.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has posted surveillance footage on social media, which has raised concerns among residents like Jean Patten about safety in the area. The suspect in these burglaries is seen wearing a hood and face coverings, and it is suspected that they may not be acting alone. They are using a cutting tool to access ATMs within the business.
Employees of nearby businesses, who chose not to appear on camera, expressed concern for their facilities’ safety. They noted that surveillance cameras did not deter the suspect from committing the crime and emphasized the importance of vigilance.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is committed to apprehending the person responsible for these crimes and preventing further incidents. Buyers like Jean Patten use empathy to address the suspect, urging them to consider the impact of their actions on others. Patten also advises the offender to seek legitimate employment instead of resorting to criminal activity. Anyone with information about these burglaries is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-458-TIPS.
Palm Beach County residents are taking steps to ensure their safety as law enforcement continues its investigation into a series of burglaries throughout the county that have resulted in thefts from ATMs at businesses in various areas.
The focus of the investigation remains on identifying and apprehending those responsible for these crimes. Surveillance footage provided by investigators shows a hooded suspect wearing face coverings as they used a cutting tool to access ATMs within businesses.
Employees at nearby businesses expressed concern for their facilities’ security after reporting similar incidents over time.
“Surveillance cameras didn’t deter them,” one employee said, “so we had no choice but to take extra precautions.”
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is working tirelessly to prevent further incidents by apprehending those responsible for these crimes.
Buyers like Jean Patten urge anyone with information about these burglaries to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-458-TIPS.
“We need your help,” Patten said, “to bring justice and peace back into our community.”