Check cashing businesses around the metro were on alert Tuesday after three robberies or attempted robberies in less than 90 minutes.

Two men hit check cashing outlets at 120th and Blondo, 84th and J and 33rd and L streets.

The manager of the American Check Casher on L Street said safety is their top priority and warned employees at other area check cashing businesses.

"I just told them, any guys come in and they've got sweatshirts, hoods over their heads, just reach over and hit the panic button instantly,” said Deborah Dady.

Law enforcement officers made two traffic stops in their search for the suspects, but so far there's no word of any arrests.