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String of ATM Robberies in Akron PDF Print E-mail
Written by Daniel White   
Tuesday, 25 July 2006

Residents of Akron are warned to be extra vigilant when making withdrawals from drive-up ATM machines following a string of armed robberies in the city, particularly in the Highland Square area.

From the Akron Beacon Journal:
Since June 17, Akron has seen five drivers robbed at gunpoint while at ATMs.

Akron police say the stickups appear to be the work of the same robber. He strikes between 10 and 11 p.m. His victims don't have much in common except for being alone in their cars.

The man sneaks between the victims' cars and the ATMs after they receive their money.

While most victims have escaped unhurt, one man was pistol whipped by the robber. Police report the theft of cash, bank cards, and other easily carried items.

Police have increased patrols and local citizens are stepping up block watch activities in efforts to curtail the crimes. Police also recommend having a passenger with you as all of the robberies to date have been committed against persons alone in their vehicle.