FOX Carolina 21Police investigating robberies outside Haywood Mall

There have been a string of robberies outside Haywood Mall, and now Greenville police are working to find out if the cases are related.

It's the 3rd incident outside the mall in as many months.

The most recent robbery happened Wednesday to an unassuming teen.

Incident reports show a man in his 30s approached a teen and asked for money and a ride.

The man followed the victim to his car and after some pressure, got away with $50.

"We're dealing with three different victims in each case," says Greenville Police Sergeant Jason Rampey.

"But the description they give in each case is very similar in nature. About the same age. About the same build. About the same weight. We think it's very possible that this is the same individual in each case."

FOX Carolina contacted Haywood Mall property owner Simon Malls. They declined to go on camera but issued the following statement about mall safety and security.

"Haywood Mall is committed to providing a safe, quality-shopping environment and takes several proactive security measures including maintaining a 24-hour patrol of the mall and surrounding parking lots as well as escorts to vehicles upon request," Simon Malls said.

Haywood Mall security is working closely with Greenville Police to make sure a robbery like this doesn't happen again. If someone asks you for money, Sergeant Rampey says, "Just say no."

"If it's something that makes you feel very uncomfortable, don't exit to a parking lot where you're by yourself. Stay in a populated area. Notify security as soon as you can or notify law enforcement as soon as you can."

The robberies range anywhere from $50 to $500.

If you know anything that can help, you're asked to call Crime Stoppers at 23-CRIME.