Security

Jaws of life used in ATM theft

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March 28, 2025

Three men have been arrested in Prince George County, Maryland after allegedly using the jaws of life to break into ATMs across the county. In these incidents, more than $200,000 was stolen from the ATMs, according to a report by Local 12.

The individuals allegedly would break into 7-Eleven locations, threaten the employees with guns and use the jaws of life on the ATMs. There were six robberies in total.

Jaws of life is a hydraulic device that can bend back metal prongs. It is most commonly used in car crashes.