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A man robbed a woman of her belongings, cash and car while she was at an ATM, then offered her a ride afterward, the Boca Raton Police Department said. Duaine Andrew Knisely, 38, of Vero Beach, faces a charge of robbery with a deadly weapon and carjacking after police say he stole $500 from Shelly Mae Welsh, 45, of Hypoluxo, and took her car. Although the incident occurred Jan. 10, 2015, Knisely's first appearance was scheduled Saturday. He didn't appear in court, authorities said. Police say Welsh was at a Chase Bank ATM to make a deposit when a white man, presumably Knisely, approached her from behind brandishing a large hunting knife. Welsh said the white man demanded that she withdraw $500 from the cash-dispensing machine. She complied, fearing for her life. Then the man told her to go to her vehicle and give him the keys, which she did. Welsh said prior to taking her keys, the armed man became apologetic. "Sorry for doing this but I'm in a really bad spot," the man said. Welsh said the man allowed her to grab some of her belongings before fleeing the scene. "You can grab anything from your car before I take it," he said. Welsh obliged and grabbed her backpack, which held her purse and other items. The man continued his quest in chivalry and offered her a ride home. "If you want I can give you a ride to where you're going. Get in the car," he said. Welsh told him no and ran away from her vehicle. The Martin County Sheriff's Office later found the car with Knisely behind the wheel in Stuart far away from the 3000 block in N. Federal Highway where the theft occurred. Knisely admitted to authorities that he has a severe drug addiction and spent most of the week when Welsh was robbed high on flakka, the police report said. He said that he doesn't remember much of what occurred due to his level of intoxication but he did admit to asking several people for money. He also admitted to stealing Welsh's car. Although Knisely said he doesn't remember brandishing a knife he later showed authorities its location hidden underneath the driver's floor mat.