Photo booth camera snaps images of robbery suspect after cash drawer tampering

By Steve Pak / 1454762673
(Photo : Wiki) An Illinois robbery suspect was caught on camera when a photo booth snapped images during the theft

A photo booth at an Illinois video game arcade and bowling alley took many snapshots of a robbery suspect as he pilfered money from its cash drawer. The alleged thief stole about $75 in cash from the amusement center's picture-taking machine and caused around $75 worth of damage during the criminal act.

Police now have several clear images of the man's face. The reason is that he did not wear a mask while stealing cash from the photographic machine.

The robbery took place at the Funway Amusements amusement center in Batavia. During the theft the suspect forced open the cash drawer.

Local police issued a news release. Detective Kevin Bretz explained that the machine's camera automatically takes pictures when it senses a person is trying to open the cash drawer illegally. He also reported that the suspect likely did not pay for the pics the photo booth took of him.  

The police distributed photos on February 4, Thursday in the area and asked the public to give them a phone call if they could recognize the suspect, according to Yahoo. They are accepting anonymous tips.

The theft took place last November, according to NBC News. However, the police report was delayed until the photo booth's owner could access the images of the suspect because repairs of the machine were finished this week.

In a similar 2013 event, credit card theft suspects left evidence after watching a film at a movie theater. The Maryland teenagers left behind photo booth snapshots.

A surveillance camera in the theater showed the suspects buying tickets. They bought it from a movie kiosk.

Images from the photo booth show the teens posing for funny photos. In a few of the photographs one of the youngsters seems to be holding a credit card.

Photographic machines have existed since 1889. However, the world's first 3D printing photo booth was opened in Harajuku, Japan in November 2012.

The machine at the Eye of Gyre exhibition scanned the bodies of visitors in about 15 minutes, and then used a 3D color printer to print the statuette in one of three sizes. The prices were $264 (small), $403 (medium), and $528 (large).

Here's how the world's first 3D photo both works: