A 25-year-old woman has been charged with armed robbery after her mask fell off during an attempt in October. According to WYFF 4, Natasha Otero was immediately recognized as an ex-employee of the establishment she attempted to steal money.
Investigators said the suspect’s mask fell off during the assault and that the employee immediately recognized her as 25-year-old Natasha Otero, who formerly worked at the store.https://t.co/iOGzLuDDWs
— WBTW News13 (@WBTWNews13) January 4, 2023
Otero was arrested on December 27, 2022.
The Attempted Armed Robbery
According to the outlet, authorities were called for an armed robbery at a business on South York Road in Gastonia, North Carolina. The attempted robbery occurred in early October.
An employee told authorities that a woman wearing a black face mask walked into the business, armed with a handgun. The woman then demanded cash from the establishment. And struck an employee in the head with the handgun.
During the assault, the woman’s face mask fell off. The employee who was being assaulted immediately recognized the suspect as 25-year-old Natasha Otero.
Otero then fled the store, leaving her face mask and handgun behind.
Otero’s Warrant And Arrest
According to the Gastonia Police Department, authorities issued a warrant for her arrest. And she was located, and arrested, on December 27 after she shoplifted from a local shoe store.
Social Media Reacts
The bizarre armed robbery and capture have already left social media users sharing their reactions.
Never underestimate the value of a good rubber band or quality fabric.
Should have worn a maxi pad under the mask just in case. For extra protection.
I suppose she was absent the day this was taught “at how to rob 101.”
Pure brilliance
Peek-a-boo!
Go ahead and call that darwinism..
Shoulda tuck da mask under da wig lady
Smart thinking … robbing where they all know you!
Can’t use the masks that hook behind the ears if you plan extra activity! Need the masks that hook over the head!
Otero’s date to appear in court has not yet been revealed.
Roommates, what are your thoughts about this crazy event?
