Suspect in ATM robbery sought by police - October 27, 2004

Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)

2004-12-16

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34 °F Forecast | Road Cams Thursday, December 16, 2004   Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery   SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries   Life   Opinion - Politics   Tempo   AP News   Weather   Classified   Archives   Site Map   SPECIAL SECTIONS   Since We Asked   Outdoor Journal   Menu Guide   How To Guide   Wellness Connection   Readers' Choice   Real Estate Showcase   Joy Magazine   Homelife Magazine   Wedding Guide   Passport to the Rogue Valley   EXTRA   Newspaper in Education   Personals   Movie Times   TV Times   E The People   MARKETPLACE Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Classifieds Place an ad  eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities   Entertainment   Publications   Recreation   Calendar   CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit   Network Affiliate Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend October 27, 2004 Suspect in ATM robbery sought by police The Medford Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Southern Oregon need help in locating a suspect who robbed a Medford woman after she used an ATM machine. At about 9:30 p.m. Oct. 10, the victim parked her car at Bank of America, 790 Stevens St., and walked to the ATM machine. After her withdrawal, she returned to her car and closed the door. She noticed a vehicle stop directly behind her and watched a man exit the passenger side of the vehicle, walk toward her and pull what appeared to be a mask over his face. The suspect then opened her door, bent over and told her to give him the money. The suspect then fled back to his vehicle and left, according to police. The suspect was described as being a white male adult, more than 6 feet tall, big and burly, wearing an over-sized brown jacket, gloves and a mask. The suspect vehicle was a grayish blue four- door, possibly a Toyota Camry or similar vehicle, with unknown license plate. Area law enforcement and Crime Stoppers want to remind residents to be cautious and alert when using an ATM machine: Advertisement Watch for suspicious people or vehicles in the area. Use a well-lighted, open, high-traffic ATM machine. Have your card ready and leave quickly; don’t count your money in the open. Try to limit your use to daylight hours, or take someone with you after hours. Continue to scan the area while you are doing your transaction. Leave the area if you don’t feel comfortable, even if you need to leave your card in the machine. Don’t argue or fight with a robber. Call the police immediately. If you see have any information about the robbery, call Crime Stoppers of Southern Oregon at 800-3-DETECT (800-333-8328) and refer to case No. MT-85. Crime Stoppers will pay a reward up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest in these cases or any unsolved criminal activity. Callers can remain anonymous. The reward is sponsored by Sonitrol of Southern Oregon. Mail Tribune Home Local News  | Sports  | Business  | Obituaries  | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives  |  Site Map   E Southern Oregon  | Classified   Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback   ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities