State Police Release Surveillance Video of Ellington ATM Burglars

ELLINGTON, CT — Police are still searching for a trio of suspects who committed a pair of overnight burglaries at businesses near Crystal Lake Thursday.

Around 5:29 a.m., state troopers from Troop C in Tolland were notified by the owner of the Ellington Depot General Store, located at 1 Crystal Lake Road in Ellington, that the front door and side window to the business had been smashed, with entry gained. A check of the business documented the thieves attempted to gain entry into the ATM, police said.

At the same time, troopers documented a similar incident about one-tenth of a mile north on Route 30 at the Lakeside Deli & Market. At this location, the thieves gained entry into the building and forced their way into an ATM, from which an undisclosed amount of cash was stolen, police said.

The investigation revealed that communication wires leading from utility poles to each of the respective businesses had been cut, police said.

Surveillance footage from the affected businesses was reviewed, suggesting three males were responsible for the related burglaries, according to police.

A two-tone blue GMC pickup truck was seen in the area around the same time as the incidents. There were numerous vehicles seen on the surveillance footage passing this area while the incidents were occurring, police said.

State police detectives from Eastern District Major Crime are investigating the burglaries. Anyone with information about these burglaries or the suspects is asked to contact Det. Scott Crevier, #726, at Eastern District Major Crimes at 860-896-3233 or text TIP711 with any information to 274637. All calls can remain anonymous.

Photo credit: Tim Jensen

Video credit: Connecticut State Police