Boynton Beach police check possible skimming at Publix ATMs

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Surveillance camera captures photos of the man police believe to be an ATM "skimmer."
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Posted: 09/06/2012

By: Sun-Sentinel .

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. - Boynton Beach Police are investigating two suspicious incidents at Publix ATMs.

The first occurred on Aug. 16, at 7:43 p.m., outside a Publix at 133 N. Congress Ave. The suspect, pictured above in a black button-down shirt and jeans, was observed taking a one minute recording of the ATM camera and nearby store security camera.

At 8:05 a.m., on Sept. 1, the store manager of a Publix at 501 S.E. 18th Ave. found a credit card skimmer located on the ATM outside the store. The suspect, pictured above, was wearing a light-colored long sleeve button-down shirt and dark shorts.

The suspect in both incidents was wearing eyeglasses. Police are looking into the possibility that the same person was involved in both incidents.

Anyone who recognizes this person is urged to call detective. Scott Caudell at 561-742-6143 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted via http://www.bbpd.org or www.facebook.com/boyntonbeachpolice .