Armed robber steals $20K from check-cashing business in north Charlotte, police say

Erika Jackson
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An armed suspect got away with $20,000 after robbing the PLS Check Cashers at North Tryon Street and West Sugar Creek Road Tuesday night, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said.

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Six people, including employees and customers, were inside at about 9:30 p.m. when the robbery happened in north Charlotte. The victims told police a young man walked in wearing all black. They said he pointed a gun, took the cash, and ran into the woods.

Charlotte resident Mikhal Ochoa said he has visited the PLS location a few times and hopes the armed robber is captured.

Someone robbed the PLS Check Cashers on North Tryon Street at gunpoint Tuesday, police said.
Someone robbed the PLS Check Cashers on North Tryon Street at gunpoint Tuesday, police said.

“There should be cameras in there,” he said.

Police learned that someone was hurt, but paramedics didn’t treat anyone for injuries.

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A spokesperson for PLS said the company is cooperating with the police.

No arrests have been made.

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