Officers responded to the Wells Fargo bank - located at 1853 Hooper Avenue - sometime around 7:40 p.m. for a reported robbery.
Upon arrival, police met with a 19-year-old Toms River woman who told police that a man had just stolen her money.
The woman said she approached the ATM machine and was preparing to make a deposit, when she was approached from behind by a man approximately 6" tall, was wearing a white ski mask, hooded sweatshirt, and jeans.
The man put his hand on his waistband and said “Drop it!”
The woman immediately dropped the cash and her bank card and fled the area to safety.
This is the second robbery that has occurred within the township this week at an ATM machine.
On Dec. 7, a 68-year-old woman was robbed as she was making a transaction at the Bank of America on Route 37 west.
Police are urging residents to be aware of their surroundings at all times and to make diligent observations as they approach ATM machines, especially after normal business hours.
"We suggest driving once around the building or parking lot before finally approaching the machines to complete transactions," police added.
Anyone with information should call Detective Lou Santora at 732-349-0150 extension 1276.