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Thursday 24 November 2011

Wheaton man kidnapped, forced to withdraw cash from ATMs

WHEATON, Md. — Montgomery County police say a 75-year-old man was kidnapped and forced to take money from bank machines.


It happened Wednesday about 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Giant in Wheaton. Police say the victim was approached by a man armed with a sharp object, possibly a box cutter.


The victim was forced into his own car and the robber drove. They drove to several ATMs and the victim was able to get cash.


The robber drove to a Metro station and fled the car on foot. The victim was not hurt.


He was approached by an unknown male suspect armed with a sharp object, possibly a box cutter.


The suspect forced his way into the victim's car and drove to several ATMs, forcing the victim to take out money.


The suspect eventually drove to a Metro station, got out of the car and fled on foot.


The victim, who was not hurt in the incident, drove himself home and called police.


The suspect is described as a black male with medium complexion, between the ages of 35 and 45, between 5 feet, 11 inches and 6 feet tall and about 180 pounds.


Police say the suspect may have cut one of his fingers during the incident.


Police ask anyone with information to call the 4th District Investigative Section at 240-773-5530.


Those who wish to remain anonymous should call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll free at 1-866-TIPS (8477) or 240-773-8477. Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest and/or indictment of the person responsible for this crime.

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