Thieves In Illinois Targeting Coin-Operated MachinesSince I was a kid, I've always had some sort of jar filled with coins. There is a category of thieves in Illinois who steal coins. They are breaking into vending machines and anything that operates with change. Get our free mobile appAccording to Fox 32 Chicago...Police are warning residents about a string of recent burglaries targeting laundry and vending machines in apartment buildings in South Side neighborhoods. In each case, the burglar forced his way into a building before breaking into vending and laundry machines to steal coins, according to a community alert from Chicago police.