Drive-through robber orders cash to-go at McDonald's, Wendy's in Dallas

09:38 AM CDT on Friday, July 24, 2009

EMILY TSAO 

  The Dallas Morning News

Dallas police are searching for a drive-through bandit who ordered food to-go but then demanded a side of cash.

The robber on Thursday morning hit three fast food restaurants along or near North Central Expressway in Dallas -- a McDonald's and a Whataburger in Oak Lawn and a Wendy's in North Dallas, police said.

In each case, the man in his late 20s or early 30s, placed an order at the drive-through. When he drove up to pay, he would show a gun and demand money, police said.

Authorities describe the robber as about 5 feet, 6 inches tall with a sparse mustache and beard. He has numerous tattoos down both arms. He was driving a maroon Ford Expedition with a beige interior. The vehicle also has gold or copper-colored running boards, a luggage rack and a sun roof.

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