Vending Machine Thefts Increase In Yuma, AZ

Vending machine vandalism is plaguing Yuma, AZ. Jarrad Duxbury of Ace Vending told KYMA that in just the last two months, 28 of his company’s vending machines were burglarized, resulting in more than $8,000 of cash and coins stolen and $117,000 in damages.

Duxbury told the source that it isn’t just his business experiencing vandalism, however. Reportedly both Coca-Cola and Pepsi vending machines in the area have had similar rates of vandalism, Duxbury said.

He is contemplating removing 200 vending machines from the Yuma market, according to the source.