Armed Robbery Reported at Oxford, Mississippi Regions ATM

Oxford, Miss. (OPD) – At approximately 6:15 PM on Tuesday, December 15, Oxford Police officers took a walk-in report of an armed robbery.

Officers at the station spoke to the victim and a witness. They reported pulling up to the Regions Bank at 1800 Jackson Avenue West to use the ATM when they were approached by a black male wearing a red bandanna over his face.

The suspect pulled a gun and demanded that the victim give him money. The victim took money from the ATM and gave it to the him.  The suspect then fled on foot behind the bank. When officers went to the bank they discovered that the suspect also attempted to rob another person just prior to the above mentioned robbery. Officers and Investigators began checking the area for the suspect as well as attempting to locate potential witnesses.

At this time the case is still under investigation and the suspect has not been apprehended. The suspect is considered armed & dangerous.