Man arrested after eight ATM robberies

(New York - WABC, October 27, 2007) (WABC) -- An arrest made Saturday night in a frightening armed robbery spree.

Police say they've caught the man who targets women at ATM's across Manhattan.

Eyewitness News reporter Emily Smith is live in Chelsea with the latest.

Police say woman should feel a lot safer knowing they have a suspect in what has been a long and scary week for many who live in Chelsea.

Police say eight women will recognize this man as the one who held them at gunpoint this week and stole their cash at various ATMs in Manhattan.

The most recent happened at the Chase ATM on 7th Avenue and 24th Street in Chelsea.

"I'm single and I live in the area," said neighbor Sandra Faust. "I'm glad they caught him."

Cops arrested 37-year-old James Palmer Saturday morning on robbery charges.

Police say his ATM rampage began last Saturday targeting only woman one right after another for about week.

Stephanie Gonzalez says its better knowing the suspect is off the streets but says its still too soon to feel safe.

"The mirrors on ATMs I'm always looking in there to make sure and make sure my pin is hidden," said Stephanie Gonzalez.

Police say Palmer lives in Brooklyn. They say he's being charged with all eight incidents.

Even though he's off the streets cops warn people of copycat incidents and urge people to take extra precautions at ATMs.

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