WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - Police are investigating an attempted robbery in Worcester at an ATM.
The incident happened Thursday around 9:15 a.m. at the Bank of America ATM on Lincoln Street.
Police said an elderly woman had parked her car to use the ATM which is located in a busy shopping plaza. When she returned, the suspect was in the backseat of her vehicle.
He reportedly stuck his hand into the side of the victim’s neck, said he had a gun and demanded her money.
The victim screamed loud enough for someone nearby to hear. When that person ran over to help, the suspect took off.
The victim is said to be OK.
Police are continuing their search for the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact Worcester Police immediately.
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