The national coin shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has created problems for banks, small businesses and, now, Boston University students using coin-operated laundry machines on campus. A ...

Police are trying to tackle the wave of theft brought on by thieves targeting coin-operated laundry machines. Apartment complexes in Fargo have been hit hard, putting owners out hundreds of dollars.

The Yuba City Police Department said thieves stole coin-operated washing machines in several apartment complexes -- by cutting water lines and electrical cords, and carrying off the whole machine ...