Police: Man falsely reported robbery at BB&T ATM in Ballantyne

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said the man who claimed he was robbed at gunpoint at a BB&T ATM in Ballantyne made up the story.

The alleged crime was reported just after 7 p.m. Tuesday at the BB&T ATM on Ardrey Kell Road, across the street from Elon Park Elementary School.

Police said they brought in their K-9 officers to try and find the suspect.

On Wednesday, police told Channel 9 the alleged victim's story was not credible.

Police are, however, still investigating several similar crimes in the area.

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