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Men Steal ATM from South Side Flats Building

Two individuals removed an ATM from a property on South Water Street before fleeing the scene.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Property Crime

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Two men allegedly stole an ATM machine from a building in the South Side Flats neighborhood of Pittsburgh on Monday evening. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle following the theft.

Why it matters

Law enforcement is currently investigating the incident to determine the identities of the suspects and the circumstances surrounding the removal of the machine. The investigation into the property crime remains ongoing as of Tuesday morning.

No charges have been filed against any individuals as of Tuesday morning. Police continue to investigate the theft of the ATM from the 2900 block of South Water Street.

The details

Two men entered a building located in the 2900 block of South Water Street and successfully removed an ATM. The suspects utilized a vehicle to leave the property after taking the machine.

Timeline

  1. The ATM theft occurred on Monday evening, October 26, 2026.

  2. As of Tuesday morning, October 27, 2026, no charges were filed.

Legal Context

This incident follows a pattern set by the 2021 spate of smash-and-grab ATM thefts in Pittsburgh. Such property crimes often trigger increased patrols and security reviews within the affected commercial districts.

Residents in the South Side Flats neighborhood should report any suspicious activity observed near commercial properties to local authorities. Police may increase patrols in the vicinity of the 2900 block of South Water Street as the investigation continues.

The takeaway

Business owners in high-traffic areas are encouraged to review their security measures to prevent unauthorized access to property and equipment. Vigilance remains a critical tool for community members to support local law enforcement investigations.

Further reading

For more information on similar incidents, visit the Property Crime section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by TribLIVE.

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