State Police Investigating ATM Theft At Restaurant In Middlefield

MIDDLEFIELD, CT - State police said troopers are currently investigating an ATM burglary that occurred early Wednesday at Guida’s Restaurant. The eatery is located at 484 Meriden Road in Middlefield, where the incident occurred at approximately 2:36 a.m.

Police said troopers found the front door of the restaurant broken off the hinges and the wall next to the door damaged after responding to a reported commercial burglary alarm. Troopers searched the inside of the restaurant where it appeared that an ATM machine was stolen, which was later confirmed by the owners, police said. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

Police said surveillance footage showed two white males dressed all in black clothing with black masks exit a white 1995 – 2002 GMC Savana Van (with a stolen Pennsylvania registration plate YSG7232) and approach the front door. The men then exited the vehicle and wrapped a chain around the handle of the front door., police said.

A third suspect who was driving the vehicle then accelerated and pulled the front door off. Police said the two suspects then wrapped the chain around the ATM machine inside the store and pulled the ATM machine out of the restaurant.

Police said the suspects then picked up the ATM machine with an undisclosed amount of cash inside, put it in the van and fled the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call Troop F at 860-399-2100. Police said all calls and texts will remain confidential.

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