CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating after two suspects robbed a woman at gunpoint at a parking garage near a light rail station in south Charlotte.
The robbery happened Saturday night around 8 p.m. at the parking garage at the Blue Line's 485 Station on South Boulevard.
Police said two suspects robbed a 23-year-old woman at the parking deck.
Reporter Liz Foster checked with CMPD and the two suspects have not been caught.
The incident is prompting riders to think about their own safety in the area.
"That is horrible. That is very bad. We need to focus on more security," passenger Antoine Fluker said.
Channel 9 visited the parking garage Monday and noticed security cameras just inside the garage entrance and several emergency call stations.
Channel 9 past coverage on LYNX Blue Line Extension:
- Whistleblower 9 exclusive: Serious design flaw on Lynx Blue Line extension
- Pedestrian rail crossings fixed along new Blue Line Extension
- UNCC police prepare for opening of Blue Line extension
- Ribbon-cutting for Blue Line Extension days after crossing gate problems
- CATS trains test stop arms, signaling lights along Blue Line extension
- CATS bus changes due to LYNX Blue Line Extension Opening
- Lynx Blue Line extension trains to run more frequently
- CATS CEO speaks to Channel 9 about Blue Line Extension delays
- Malfunction causes gates to close again along Blue Line Extension
- City Council approves additional $15.3M for Blue Line Extension
- Emails shed light on Blue Line extension project delay
There are also contracted security guards who patrol light rail stations similar to the 485 station.
A spokesperson for CATS told Channel 9 another safety measure riders can use is the "See Something, Say Something" app. Riders can call police or report a problem right through the app.
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