Durham police want help solving ATM robberies
Published: Fri, Nov. 21, 2008 10:08AM
Modified Fri, Nov. 21, 2008 10:24AM
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closeDURHAM -- Durham police are asking for information about three armed robberies at the drive-through ATM at Bank of America, 4811 Hope Valley Road.
Investigators believe the same person is responsible for the robberies, according to a media release from Durham police.
The suspect is described as a black male, 20 to 30 years old and 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall with a medium build. He usually wears a black hoodie and a bandana over his face, the release said.
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Police are investigating the following robberies:
* Oct. 3 at 10:16 p.m.: A woman had just gotten money out of the ATM when a man approached her car, pointed a gun at her and took her money. He also forced her to get additional money from the ATM, the release said.
* Nov. 8 at 11:44 p.m.: A man was getting money from the ATM when a man approached his car, pointed a gun at him and took his money and his debit card. the release said.
* Nov. 14 at 12:36 a.m.: A woman was depositing a check at the ATM when a man approached her, pointed a gun at her and demanded money, the release said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator W.T. Coghill at 560-4583, ext. 230 or CrimeStoppers at 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.
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