Good evening, I’m Rebecca James, and this is your 6 o’clock Crime Watch update. Tonight, we bring you breaking coverage of three major crimes that have rocked the city this week. Authorities are urging residents to be on the lookout as investigations are underway.

Our first story involves a bank robbery that took place on Monday morning at the First National Bank on Elm Street. According to officials, two masked individuals stormed into the bank shortly after opening hours, demanding cash at gunpoint. The suspects made off with nearly $200,000. Surveillance footage shows the suspects fleeing the scene in a black SUV. Despite a high-speed chase, the robbers managed to get away by abandoning the vehicle in an alley and disappearing on foot. Police have released images from security cameras and are asking the public to be on the lookout for any information that might help identify the culprits.

In a separate incident, a security guard was assaulted outside a downtown shopping mall on Wednesday evening. The 44-year-old guard was trying to stop a shoplifter when he was violently beaten up by two suspects. Witnesses say the altercation escalated quickly, and the guard sustained serious injuries to his face and ribs. He is currently recovering at Mercy Hospital. Police arrived on the scene shortly after and arrested one of the attackers, who was caught red-handed holding stolen merchandise. The second suspect fled the scene and has not yet been located.

And finally, grand theft auto has been on the rise in several neighborhoods over the past month. Just yesterday, a luxury car was stolen from a private driveway in the Westside district. Investigators say the car’s GPS tracker was disabled minutes after it was taken. In total, over 20 vehicles have been reported stolen this week alone. Authorities believe the same criminal ring may be involved in multiple incidents. Surveillance footage shows a group of individuals scouting neighborhoods late at night, using advanced technology to bypass security systems. Police are working closely with auto dealerships and residents to stop the trend before it spreads further.

If you have any information related to these crimes, please contact the local police department. Remember to be on the lookout, stay safe, and always report suspicious activity. We’ll continue to bring you updates as these stories develop.

I’m Rebecca James, and this has been your Weekly Crime Report.