Montgomery police say woman made up story about being robbed

MONTGOMERY, Al.
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a 41-year-old Erica Pitts, of Gordon Court, in connection with the theft of business receipts from her employer.

Erica Pitts

Police say Pitts reported that three deposit bags she was taking to the bank were stolen at gunpoint. She told police that she was struck from behind as she was driving on Vaughn Road, and after she stopped her vehicle she was approached by an armed subject who stole the bags. The incident was reported to police Oct. 17 after 10 a.m.
Investigators say there was no evidence of an accident or robbery, and police have charged Pitts with false reporting to law enforcement, a Class A misdemeanor, and with first-degree theft of property, a Class B felony.
Pitts is being held in the Montgomery County Detention Facility under a $2,500 bond.