Mercer County, W.Va. Police Seek Vending Burglar Caught On Videotape

Sept. 19, 2011
Mercer County, W.Va. police are seeking a man caught on camera breaking into a vending machine with a crowbar.

Mercer County, W.Va. police are seeking a man caught on camera breaking into a vending machine with a crowbar, according to WVVA-TV in Bluefield, W.Va. For the full story, click here.

Editor’s Insight: The video shows the thief from two different angles opening the machine. The thief operates in a well lit area that appears to be very secluded.

Vending operators with machines in such secluded areas should consider installing cashless readers and eliminating cash completely. 09-19-11 By Elliot Maras