Tens of Thousands Stolen in Mitchell 'Jackpotting' Incidents

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Police in Mitchell, South Dakota are investigating a pair of 'jackpotting' incidents where thieves broke into two bank Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) and stole around $80,000 in cash. The break-ins occurred overnight between February 13th and 14th, with security camera footage capturing the burglaries.

Why it matters

Jackpotting, where criminals exploit vulnerabilities in ATM software to force the machines to dispense large amounts of cash, has been an increasing problem for banks across the country. These incidents highlight the need for improved security measures to protect ATMs and prevent such thefts from occurring.

The details

According to police, the thieves were able to open the front of the ITMs to access the internal computers, a technique known as 'jackpotting'. Authorities were called to the two bank locations around 4 PM on Sunday, February 19th after the break-ins were discovered.

• The break-ins occurred overnight between February 13th and 14th.
• Police were called to the scene around 4 PM on Sunday, February 19th.

What’s next

Police are reviewing security camera footage and conducting a full investigation to identify the suspects and determine how they were able to access the ATMs.