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Be careful at ATM's (LONG) ***Updated again

Original post by white-wolf

Please, please, please be very careful wehen going to an ATM! I'm sure all of you take caution, but sometimes we let our guards down and when you least expect it...
I was held up at a Chase 24 hour banking center on W.23rd and 6th ave. today. I wasnt alone, there happened to be another woman there. I dont know how the guy got in without a card; I know he didnt come in until I was done with my transaction and he came up behind me and told me he had a gun and he would shoot me if I didnt give him my money.
Well, it didnt really register what was happening to me until he tried to grab my wallet b/c he said I was taking too long to give him my $. I stupidly struggled, but got my wallet back. He wanted me to take out $200 from my account and I told him I had no more $. He then did the same thing to the other woman. Then he left. We were shaking and then other people came in, we told them and called the police, made a report and looked around for him. I think now I wil limit my ATM use to the one at my job or if I have to use it outside, try to go to one with a security guard. This is the 2nd hold up at that bank in 3 months according to the police. FI wants me to sue the bank for putting its customers in danger. I dont think that will fly.
Anyway, please just all take extra caution!
ChristineC68 Posted:

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I am so sorry this happened to you. I am glad you are ok and that they caught the guy.
brideinapril Posted:

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Justice!!! Thats great - I'm glad they caught the guy!

Kriss2c Posted:

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Good to know that they got the guy and you are feeling better.
mlp924 Posted:

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Scary!

boosh78201 Posted:

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Im glad they caught the guy and that you are feeling better!

shelly3950 Posted:

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YOu are amazing! You helped get this guy off the street! I hope you realize just what you did and you definitely earned that shopping spree
heidla Posted:

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So sorry that this happened to you, but glad you are doing well and that they caught the SOB!!!
aliciahelene Posted:

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That's terrible!!!!
Summer05 Posted:

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Im glad that you are doing ok and they caught the jerk!

MrsBrad Posted:

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I am so glad they caught the jerk!! And it was a great idea to go back to the ATM right away.

white-wolf Posted:

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Thanks to all... Well, I have to meet with an assistant DA tomorrow I suppose I need to tell my story again and find out what happens next.
cluelessbride Posted:

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Good luck! I hope they give this person the max!

white-wolf Posted:

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I went to court last week to meet with the ADA on the case. I had no idea I had to testify in front of a grand jury, I just thought I would be asked a few questions by the ADA. Good thing I didnt know b/c I would have been anxious throughout the week.
So, I testified as did the other 2 victims. We were told that the defendant would probably accept the plea they would give him, since he violated parole.
Well, I find out yesterday that he pleaded NOT GUILTY! I cant believe it. Anyway, I dont know whats next except I'm sure there will be a trial. I thought this was all over
Kriss2c Posted:

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Hang in there!!!
brideinapril Posted:

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Keep the faith!!!
shelly3950 Posted:

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You are an amazing citizen! You should be proud of yourself! This ordeal sucks, but you are OK and hopefully this guy will be thrown in jail.

Just out of curiousity- can you FM me the the DA's name. I know a bunch of DA's in Manhattan (people I went to law school with). Wonder if its someone I know.

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