A local video store employee was robbed as she made a late night bank deposit Saturday, March 8.
Before exiting her vehicle, at approximately 12:45 a.m., with a bag of nearly $500, the alleged victim, a 31-year-old woman and employee of Family Video, checked the area and saw no one around. Feeling it safe to get out of her car, she did so and approached the Clarkston State Bank night depository outside of Farmer Jack on Sashabaw.
But, she told police, she saw someone running towards her in her peripheral vision. She attempted to shut the depository door, but the perpetrator was able to reach in and grab the bag which contained $467 cash, $12.95 in checks and some change.
She yelled, and the man fled on foot towards Waldon and then ran behind the plaza.
A fellow employee who had followed the alleged victim for safety reasons during the deposit described the suspect as wearing a red hooded sweat shirt, black sweat pants and a mask.
The alleged victim said the man was most likely Caucasian as she was able to see skin from the eye holes of the mask.
Shortly after 911 was called, the alleged victim stated a red Grand Am pulled up near her with its occupants, a 23-year-old male and a 20-year-old female, staring at her strangely as they entered the grocery store.
The two were detained for questioning, but were released after Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies ruled they were not responsible for the crime.
Police reports stated a delivery truck driver observed a small blue car, possibly a Cavalier or Escort, with four males inside parked behind the store at the time of the robbery, which then left in the direction of Waldon Road.
An area check was conducted but the suspect or suspect vehicle was unable to be found.
Surveillance video was obtained for investigation.