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male, 33, Wachovia Bank, Reading PA, $4000
** caught minutes later driving white Cadillac used in robbery the week before
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male, 33, Wachovia Bank, Reading PA, $4000
** caught minutes later driving white Cadillac used in robbery the week before
male, 27, BB&T Bank, Grafton WV, 11a
** caught two days later; had previous record of bank robbery
female, 25, Scotiabank, Calgary CA, 2:45p
females, 19, 20, Webster Bank, Barrington RI, 4:05p
** given dye pack; apprehended 2 days later
male, 34, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, Anchorage AK, $599.90
** robber identified himself during robbery by giving his bank account number and showing a photo ID; arrested short time later
Interesting behind-the-scenes detail about bank security. Gerry Beckers, president of Visalia Community Bank, says “We have a staff meeting every year and go through the whole training,” with the intention to comply with the robber and ensure no one is hurt.
Employees are told: “Keep yourself safe and let them have what they want,” Beckers said. “And, be a good witness.”
male, 43, First Citizens Bank, Warrenton GA, 1:15p
** caught minutes later in getaway car
male, 46, Iberia Bank, Pompano Beach FL, 1:09p, “the Real Slim Shady”
** earned moniker because of resemblance to Eminem.
Apprehended two weeks later from surveillance images.
male, 37, US Bank, Bedford OH, $1250
** arrested 1 month later through anonymous tip
male, 20s, Acushnet Federal Credit Union, Acushnet MA, 11:40a
