CHARLOTTE — Someone robbed a man working to transport cash in a security truck, taking $27,000 from a bank in Cotswold.
The employee works for Brink’s, a security cash-handling company. He was at the Fifth Third Bank on Sharon Amity Road just before noon Thursday when someone robbed him at gunpoint.
[ READ MORE: Armed shop owner stops smash-and-grab at south Charlotte jewelry store ]
According to the police report, the thief got away with $27,000 in cash.
It’s unclear whether the Brink’s employee was in the truck, in the bank, or in between those locations.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department hasn’t released details on a suspect.
This is a developing story; check wsoctv.com for updates.
(WATCH: Escaped prisoner captured after leading police on pursuit in stolen car)
This browser does not support the video element.