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Saturday, December 25, 2010
CHARLESTON, SC - City of Charleston Police are searching for an armed robber they believe is responsible for two robberies at a Johns Island ATM.
The first incident occurred at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday at the Bank of America ATM at 1822 Bohicket Road. The victim had just withdrawn $400 when a black male took it from her. When a passenger in the victim's car got out to confront the suspect, he pulled out a sawed-off shotgun. The suspect then fled the scene on foot.
On Thursday night around 10:30 p.m., another victim was robbed of $200 at the same location. This time the suspect was wearing a ski mask. After the victim had gotten her money, the suspect put a sawed-off shotgun to her head through the car window and stated, "Let me get that." The suspect then fled on foot into a wooded area nearby.
According to police, the suspect is 5'8"-5'9" tall, and weighs around 150-160 pounds. The victim in the first robbery says the suspect is bald and clean shaven. City of Charleston Police have released a composite sketch of the suspect, pictured above right. If you, or someone you know, have any information regarding any crime, you are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers. You could earn a reward up to $1,000.Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 554-1111, toll free at 1-888-CRIME-SC, or online at www.5541111.com. Texters can send anonymous tips to CRIMES (274637), and mark the beginning of the message with "TIPCSL". Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Msg&Data Rates May Apply.