Palm Beach County is facing a surge of burglaries that have taken place across the county over the past year and a half. The targets of these crimes are primarily businesses, with investigators believing that their inventory, specifically ATMs, is what connects them. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has posted about these crimes on social media, sparking concerns from residents like Jean Patten, whose community has been affected.
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. While some businesses targeted by these crimes have cameras, the threat still remains high. The sheriff’s office is determined to stop the person behind these crimes from continuing to terrorize businesses in the area.
Patten and other concerned customers are taking matters into their own hands by appealing to the suspect on a personal level. They are asking them to consider how they would feel if the situation were reversed and urging them to pursue legitimate employment opportunities instead of engaging in criminal activity. If anyone has information about these crimes, they are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-458-TIPS.
