Central Florida ATM Theft Ring Dismantled by Orange County Sheriff's Office

ATM Theft Trend in Orange County

• 🚨 A string of ATM thefts has put authorities on high alert in Orange County, Florida.
• ⚠️ The thieves employ a consistent method: stealing a van, often a church van, to rip ATMs out of their locations.

Recent 4th of July Incident

• 💡 In the latest incident on the 4th of July, three suspects targeted an ATM outside an Orlando laundromat.
• 📹 Video footage from the Orange County Sheriff's Office shows the suspects using a stolen van to forcibly remove the ATM.
• 🚁 Authorities used a helicopter to track the suspects' vehicle after the theft.

Suspect Apprehension and Charges

• 🚧 Deputies deployed stop sticks to slow down the fleeing van, which subsequently crashed into another vehicle.
• 🏃‍♂️ The three suspects attempted to flee on foot but were quickly apprehended by deputies.
• ⚖️ The arrested individuals, identified as Rodriguez Jean Jules (24), Takamin Aake Bisham (28), and a 17-year-old, face charges including burglary, grand theft, and criminal mischief.
• ⛓️ All suspects were booked into the Orange County Jail.