Second Suspect Arrested After Christmas Eve ATM Theft in Downtown Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, PA — Authority investigations into a commercial theft on Christmas Eve have led to the capture of a second suspect, Pittsburgh Police announced. The incident, which involved the physical removal and theft of an automated teller machine (ATM), took place at a business located in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh on December 24, 2023.

According to police reports, law enforcement officials had been actively investigating the holiday heist, analyzing surveillance footage and local intelligence to identify the perpetrators. While the first suspect was detained shortly after the crime or during the initial phases of the investigation, detectives continued their search for accomplices. Their efforts culminated in the recent arrest of the second individual believed to be directly involved in the theft.

Charges against the suspects are expected to include commercial burglary, grand larceny, and criminal conspiracy, among other related offenses. Investigators have not yet released the identities of the suspects or details regarding whether the stolen ATM and the cash inside have been fully recovered. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police continues to urge anyone with further information about the incident to contact the Zone 2 station or the robbery unit.