Men test-drive car, then use it in robbery

PrincessPerky · #1 (**permalink**) 07-18-2005, 05:41 AM

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Two men took a preowned Lexus out for what was supposed to be a test drive. But instead they used the vehicle as a getaway car for a bank robbery — and returned it to the dealership when they were done.

Mercer County's Hamilton Township police have arrested and charged Ryan Johnson, 33, and James Hodge, 32, of robbing the First Constitution Bank in neighboring Hamilton Square, Lt. Mike Woods said.

One of the men borrowed a white 1990 Lexus LS400 from Acres Auto Complex on Friday, telling dealership manager Johnny Dollar he was considering buying the $4,000 luxury sedan.

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PrincessPerky · #2 (**permalink**) 07-18-2005, 05:43 AM

I want to know where that dealership is, I am interested in a luxury car for only 4 grand too!!!!!

karnic3881 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-18-2005, 02:49 PM

OMG - this is near me! I live in Princeton, which is one of the neighboring cities... about a 15 minute drive or so, but not very far.