An attempted armed robbery unfolded Wednesday afternoon in the Walmart Supercenter parking lot along East Pulaski Highway (Route 40) in Elkton, Maryland. The incident occurred shortly after 1 p.m., as a Brinks armored vehicle employee was servicing an ATM near Chick-fil-A, according to local authorities.
During the brazen daylight attack, an unknown number of suspects confronted the female employee, attempting to coerce her into opening a secure compartment within the armored vehicle where money was stored. When she was unable to comply due to security protocols, one of the assailants pepper-sprayed her, police reported.
Despite their efforts, the suspects were unable to access the compartment. The suspects fled before police could respond. Details regarding the getaway vehicle remain under investigation.
The injured employee was treated at ChristianaCare Union Hospital in Elkton for minor injuries and subsequently discharged.
Indications are that the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. as the armored car was servicing an ATM located near the Chick-f-la.
Sources tell FSU that the driver may have been pepper spayed but multiple suspects.
The parking lot in the area on the ATM has been cordoned off as police investigate. Elkton Police have yet to release details regarding the suspects involved or the amount of money taken during the robbery.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
