Crime & Safety

Man Uses Note to Rob Walmart Cashier

The following information was provided by the Fairlawn Police Department

 

A man used a note written on a napkin to rob a cash register at Walmart about 1 a.m. April 5, according to police.

A cashier at the store told police a man in her line kept letting people go ahead of him until no one was behind him.

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Then he walked to the register, pulled a crumpled napkin out of his coat pocket and set it in front of her. The note said "Act normal. Empty the drawer quietly."

The woman handed over $762 and asked if he wanted the change, too. The robber said he did not, although in less-polite terms.

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He walked out of the store. No weapon or vehicle were seen, police said.


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