Theft of Beekman ATM Machine Under Investigation; More Possible
The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the investigation into the recent burglary and theft of an ATM machine from a business in the Town of Beekman and would also like to alert Dutchess County business owners that more similar-type crimes may be attempted in the near future.
On 8/2/21 at approximately 7 am the Sheriff’s Office responded to a deli in the Town of Beekman for a report of an overnight burglary, and upon arrival, it was confirmed that the business had been broken into and the ATM machine stolen. Investigation has revealed that the suspect’s forced entry into the deli with crowbars, and once inside physically removed the ATM and left the scene with it. At this time surveillance footage is still being assessed, and if it reveals any useful images of the suspects they will be distributed at a later time.
Intelligence has suggested that this incident may be related to similar crimes perpetrated by the out-of-state crime ring previously stealing cars & items from cars.
