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

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CHARLOTTE — 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.

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.

“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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