I'll Take a Burger and Fries, With a Side of Cash
Dallas police say the "Drive-Through Bandit" isn't very successful
Dallas Police
The "Drive-Through Bandit" doesn't bother with a mask when placing his order, as this surveillance image from Whataburger shows.
Dallas police said a man has tried to rob as many as 10 fast-food restaurants -- without much success.
The man police have dubbed the “Drive-Through Bandit” doesn't even wear a disguise as he drives up to the windows of fast-food restaurants around Dallas and demands cash.
“He hasn't been that successful in any of them,” Senior Cpl. Kevin Janse said.
Police said the same man may be behind as many as 10 robbery attempts in Dallas in the past 10 days.
Investigators said they believe the man hit up at least three Dallas fast food restaurants Thursday morning, all off of North Central Expressway -- first a McDonald's, then Whataburger and finally a Wendy's.
Police said the robber points a handgun at the cashier and threatens to shoot.
“We certainly don’t one of these to turn violent,” Janse said.
So far, no one has been hurt, but the robber has managed to get away every time. But police say that may be all he has going for him.
“In most of these, employees are just closing the window and walking away,” Janse said.
Police said they believe the drive-through bandit is driving a red or maroon Ford Expedition with beige interior, running boards, a luggage rack and sunroof.
Anyone with information is asked to call Dallas police.
Posted Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 - 10:03 PM CST
