Number of U.S. ATM thefts 'skyrockets'

Number of U.S. ATM thefts 'skyrockets'
Tags: North America, Regulatory Issues, Retail / Off-Premises, Security, Trends / Statistics
July 7, 2008

(Grand Junction, Colo.) KKCO-TV, Channel 11: It may be a sign of the times, but thefts of ATMs are increasing across the United States, say some experts. From 2000 to 2006, roughly 120 ATMs were stolen, but already this year, about 140 ATMs have been taken. Why is this happening, and how are so many thieves able to get away with it?

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