Burglar Breaks Into Morris County Gas Station Vending Machine: Cops

Rather than grabbing a late night snack, one man decided to just take the cash and dash, according to surveillance footage of a gas station in Mt. Olive.

Police officers responded to a theft report at the 76 Gas Station at 18 Route 46 in Mt. Olive and learned a vending machine had been broken into, Officer Michael Russell said.

Surveillance footage shows a white male driver exiting a vehicle, then uses a tool to break the lock on the vending machine door. The man then opens the door and removes the electronics that contains the money inside the machine.

After taking the coins and cash, the man gets in his car and leaves the scene.

Police are describing the man as a “heavy set” white male, who was wearing a light blue colored t-shirt, with dark blue colored pants and white shoes at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Matthew Carlson or Det. Anthony Gardner at 973-691-0850.