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Robbing a bank is as simple as putting pen to paper. Here are actual demand notes used in successful and unsuccessful unarmed bank robberies - - accompanied by a photo of each robber and appended with details about the robbery itself.

= a successful robbery

= an unsuccessful robbery


Compiled by Ken Habarta

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11 July 10

This is a robbery,
be calm,
any money you have please pass it.

male, 30s, River Bank, Lawrence MA, 2:45p, $100

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26 November 09

Please place all the money
on the counter.
No (dye) packs or tricks.
I am armed.
Thank you!
I’m sorry!

male, 40, Commerce Bank, Wichita KS, “The Apologetic Robber”

** turned himself in after surveillance photo released

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17 November 09

Please give me $1,000 
or whatever you have in the drawer.

male, 30s, Hudson City Savings Bank, Wyckoff NJ

** bandit got spooked when teller shrugged his shoulders

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23 October 09

Hand over your money please

male, 25, Colonial Bank, Apollo Beach FL

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24 September 09

Think!
I have a bomb
that can level this bank.
All you have to do is act
like this is a transaction
and keep calm.
Please do not push any alarms
or act nervous.
No blue packs.
Keep enough money
for one more transaction
because that is the time
I need to get away.
You have three minutes.
By the time I go
you can tell someone.
I have a police monitor
and a remote for the bomb,
so don’t screw up
or we will all go.
I don’t want to hurt anyone.

male, 40s, Nations Bank, Raleigh, NC, $2740

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