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Woman kidnapped, robbed in Durham

A woman was kidnapped and robbed Monday afternoon in Durham, police said.

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DURHAM, N.C. — A woman was kidnapped and robbed Monday afternoon in Durham, police said.

She told officers that a man with a gun got into her car in the 800 block of Ninth Street shortly before 1:30 p.m. and forced her to drive to several ATMs to withdraw cash.

Near the intersection of University Drive and Shannon Road, the robber jumped out of the car and ran away. He was wearing black pants, a black and red hooded sweatshirt and gloves, police said.

The victim was not hurt.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 919-683-1200. Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.

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