Based on similar methodology in breaking in, and surveillance camera photo captures, multiple police agencies across Michigan’s Great Southwest are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man and woman suspected in multiple incidents dating back to last summer.
The Michigan State Police Niles Post is asking for the anyone’s help in identifying the man and woman who are suspected of breaking into vending machines at various rest areas and a self-storage unit between Berrien and Allegan Counties. Troopers believe the incidents are related due to the similarities used by the suspects to break into the machines and photos of the same male suspect placing him at multiple venues. Click this link to see multiple photos: VendingThieves
Since August of 2020, troopers and deputies have investigated the following break-ins:
- 08/15/20 – Casco Rest Area (Allegan County Sheriff)
- 08/18/20 – New Buffalo Welcome Center (Berrien County Sheriff)
- 08/22/20 – Casco Rest Area (Allegan County Sheriff)
- 08/25/20 – Saugatuck Rest Area (Allegan County Sheriff)
- 08/30/20 – New Buffalo Welcome Center (Berrien County Sheriff)
- 08/30/20 – Watervliet Rest Area (MSP Niles Post)
Since February 2021:
- 02/07/21 – New Buffalo Welcome Center (Berrien County Sheriff)
- 02/10/21 – Niles Township AAA Aloha Self-Storage (Berrien County Sheriff)
Anyone with knowledge of these incidents or anyone who recognizes the people depicted in the photos are asked to contact either the Niles Post at 269-683-4411, Berrien County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-342-STOP, or Allegan Silent Observer at 1-855-SILENT-0.
