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<p>A 25-year-old woman has been charged with armed robbery after her mask fell off during an attempt in October. According to <a href="https://www.wyff4.com/article/damar-hamlin-collapse-nfl-family-shares-statement/42386698" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WYFF 4,</a> Natasha Otero was immediately recognized as an ex-employee of the establishment she attempted to steal money.</p>
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<p>Otero was arrested on December 27, 2022.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">The Attempted Armed Robbery</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>During the assault, the woman&#8217;s face mask fell off. The employee who was being assaulted immediately recognized the suspect as 25-year-old Natasha Otero.</p>
<p>Otero then fled the store, leaving her face mask and handgun behind.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Otero&#8217;s Warrant And Arrest</h3>
<p>According to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GastoniaPoliceDepartment/posts/pfbid02cqEcMdTyoYMuJeUDXqNNQ96pxh4wBfHVjtQYaCJx3yTEcxoxqjkU7DjSLQttDKXil" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gastonia Police Department</a>, authorities issued a warrant for her arrest. And she was located, and arrested, on December 27 after she shoplifted from a local shoe store.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Social Media Reacts</h3>
<p>The bizarre armed robbery and capture have already left social media users sharing their reactions.</p>
<blockquote><p>Never underestimate the value of a good rubber band or quality fabric.</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p>Should have worn a maxi pad under the mask just in case. For extra protection.</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p>I suppose she was absent the day this was taught “at how to rob 101.”</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p>Pure brilliance</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p>Peek-a-boo!</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p>Go ahead and call that darwinism..</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p>should of tuck da mask under da wig lady</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p>Smart thinking … robbing where they all know you!</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p>Can&#8217;t use the masks that hook behind the ears if you plan extra activity! Need the masks that hook over the head!</p></blockquote>
<p>Otero&#8217;s date to appear in court has not yet been revealed.</p>
<p>Roommates, what are your thoughts about this crazy event?</p>
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