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 said a man has tried to rob as many as 10 fast-food restaurants -- without much success.

The man police have dubbed the β€œDrive-Through Bandit” doesn't even wear a disguise as he drives up to the windows of fast-food restaurants around Dallas and demands cash.

β€œHe 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.

β€œWe 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.

β€œIn 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.

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