Two men rob Ypsilanti Township cash advance stop at gunpoint
Two men robbed the Ypsilanti Township Advance America Cash Advance at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon, making off with cash and leaving deputies to investigate.
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Derrick Jackson said deputies were sent at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday to the 1000 block of Emerick Street after the robbery was called in. Jackson said the two men fled the area after receiving the cash.
No one was injured in the incident and deputies continue to search for the men, who were wearing hooded sweatshirts and masks. Deputies were still on scene taking the report at 5 p.m. Tuesday, and no further suspect information was available.
Jackson said a vehicle was seen leaving the area at the time of the robbery, but it’s unknown if it had any connection to the crime.
Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to call the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office’s anonymous tip line at 734-973-7711.
Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at kylefeldscher@annarbor.com or you can follow him on Twitter.
Comments
Mike
Sun, Apr 29, 2012 : 3:45 p.m.
Hoodies cause crime. We need to regulate hoodies. Hoodies should only be available for purchase after registration with the police. Further, hoodies should be emblazoned with the name of owner. People convicted for wearing a hoodie during a crime should be sentence to additional years in prison.
lefty48197
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 : 5:34 p.m.
C'mon people stop acting like these check cashing places are the only ones ripping us off. Banks are allowed to charge Michigan credit card users up to something like a 30% annual interest rate.
Cathy
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 : 1:12 a.m.
Good thing crime isn't up.
actionjackson
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 : 1:47 p.m.
I guess I am naive in this respect.Why do these cash advance businesses exist? Is this like a loan shark deal where you get a loan based on your SS check or other assistance then pay back when your check arrives? Are these places regulated so as to not be in violation of usury laws?
UlyssesWrong1
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 : 8:26 p.m.
Cash advance businesses exist for less wealthy people who need money urgently for whatever reason. Which explains why you don't see any of these near the radius of downtown Ann Arbor. I wouldn't call it a "loan shark" but it is a loan basically that you usually pay back within a few days. They are regulated obviously, a business like this wouldn't exist without regulations.
djm12652
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 : 1:52 p.m.
Not sure but I don't think they are federally regulated like a bank. But there is a commercial for a Native American Loan Company and if you read the fine print...116% +/- APR!
Mark Hergott
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 : 2:24 a.m.
So, I only need to worry about men wearing hooded sweatshirts in April. I feel like I can be more empowered with this information.
Arborcomment
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 : 11:19 p.m.
How polite of them to both rob the place, and leaving deputies behind to investigate. Suggest re-word.
ranger007
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 : 3:17 a.m.
I wonder if they said please and thank you?
David Paris
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 : 10:45 p.m.
Is robbing a "Cash Advance" illegal? I mean, it shouldn't be. Seems like fair-is-fair to me! We certainly don't need to spend tax-payer money to investigate this alleged crime, just let the sleeping dog lie.
Jimmy McNulty
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 : 11:03 a.m.
What if it was you or your wife working for that business when it was robbed? I bet you would change your tune then. I'm not a fan of usury either, but it doesn't justify armed robbery.
Ron Granger
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 : 10:21 p.m.
Ah, the old "Cash Advance" industry. A lot of states have shut them down because the interest rates and fees charged are considered predatory by some. Anyone know what this one charges?