AIKEN -- Aiken authorities are seeking three people after a man reported being robbed at the Econo Lodge, 3560 Richland Avenue West.
According to a news bulletin from the Aiken Department of Public Safety, the robbery took place about 3:45 p.m.
The victim said he was in his motel room when he was approached by a white female and two black males. As the three entered the room, they closed the door behind them. One of the men put a handgun to the victim's head and he was robbed of cash, a cell phone, a .40-caliber Ruger pistol and several pairs of shoes.
The suspects left in two vehicles. The first is described as a 1991 Toyota Camry with South Carolina tag CSH914.
The second vehicle is believed to be a dark blue car similar in shape and size to a Ford Crown Victoria.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Aiken Public Safety at 803-642-7620. Callers can also call our tip line at 642-7799. Callers may also call Crime stoppers of the midlands at 1-888 CRIME-SC and remain anonymous. Callers may be eligible for a cash reward from $50-$1,000 dollars.
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Bad day to own an Econo Lodge it seems.
They cant find the car???? Who is it registered to??
Wonder if this was drug related between all parties? Why would they pick on this one guy to rob?
Ha prostitution the boy was waylaid.
yep, sounds like a deal gone bad to me curly.. wonder how much cash they got off with.. or maybe they didn't rob him, but instead is was baking powder cut with a little white girl...