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Attempted Robbery of 71-Year-Old at ATM 3-14-2016

Dover Police Department

Complaint # 50-16-7411

Date/Time:   Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 at 9:23AM

Location:  Wells Fargo Bank, 100 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested Cloreese McCray (37) on Wednesday after he attempted to rob an elderly victim at the Wells Fargo ATM.  The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 9th at 9:23AM when a 71-year-old male was approached by McCray as he completed an ATM withdraw.  McCray, who had her face covered, grabbed the victim by his arm and attempted to take money from him.  The victim struggled and McCray fled the scene empty-handed.  A description of McCray was broadcast to responding officers, and McCray was contacted a short time later and taken into custody without incident.  McCray was charged with the following offenses and released on $4,000 Secured Bond:
-Attempted Robbery 2nd Degree
-Wearing a Disguise During Commission of Felony
-Assault 2nd (Victim over 62)

Cloreese McCray Age: 37 Address: Becky Lane, Dover, DE
Cloreese McCray
Age: 37
Address: Becky Lane, Dover, DE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Dover Police Department offers the following advice for ATM users to ensure a safe transaction and prevent future crimes from occurring:

  1. Always pay close attention to the ATM and your surroundings. Don’t select an ATM at the corner of a building — corners create a blind spot. Use an ATM located near the center of a building. Do your automated banking in a public, well-lighted location that is free of shrubbery and decorative partitions or dividers.
  2. Maintain an awareness of your surroundings throughout the entire transaction. Be wary of people trying to help you with ATM transactions. Be aware of anyone sitting in a parked car nearby. When leaving an ATM make sure you are not being followed. If you are, drive immediately to a police or fire station, or to a crowded, well-lighted location or business.
  3. Do not use an ATM that appears unusual looking or offers options with which you are not familiar or comfortable.
  4. Do not allow people to look over your shoulder as you enter your PIN. Memorize your PIN; never write it on the back of your card. Do not re-enter your PIN if the ATM eats your card — contact a bank official.
  5. Do not wear expensive jewelry or take other valuables to the ATM. This is an added incentive to the assailant.
  6. Never count cash at the machine or in public. Wait until you are in your car or another secure place.
  7. When using a drive-up ATM, keep your engine running, your doors locked and leave enough room to maneuver between your car and the one ahead of you in the drive-up line.
  8. Maintain a supply of deposit envelopes at home or in your car. Prepare all transaction paperwork prior to your arrival at the ATM. This will minimize the amount of time spent at the machine.
  9. Closely monitor your bank statements, as well as your balances, and immediately report any problems to your bank.
  10. If you are involved in a confrontation with an assailant who demands your money, COMPLY.