Charges Filed in Prolific ATM Smash & Grab Cases

This afternoon, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed the following charges against two men accused of prolific ATM smash-and-grab thefts.

Defendant #1

• Attempted Theft in the First Degree
• Burglary in the Second Degree (three counts)
• Malicious Mischief in the Third Degree (three counts)
• Theft in the First Degree (two counts)
• Theft of a Motor Vehicle

Defendant #2

• Attempted Theft in the First Degree (two counts)
• Burglary in the Second Degree (four counts)
• Malicious Mischief in the First Degree (four counts)
• Theft in the First Degree (two counts)
• Theft of a Motor Vehicle (three counts)

Both men are expected to remain in the King County Jail on the bail amounts ($150,000 and $125,000) set by a judge.

Seattle Police said law enforcement have investigated upwards of 60 break-ins in which the suspects used a truck or other heavy equipment and broke into ATMs and cash registers. However, not all of these cases have been referred to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office at this point. The majority of them remain under investigation with law enforcement. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office expects to act promptly if additional cases are referred to us by police investigators.

The arraignments for both individuals are scheduled for May 26.