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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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26 December 09

Give me $5,000 
in large ones

male, 40s, Regions Bank, Fort Smith AR, 1:02p

** got spooked when teller asked him to remove his hat

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19 November 09

Place 2 $5,000 stacks
of $100 bills on the counter.
You have exactly 30 seconds.
No (dye) packs, no tricks
and do not press any buttons.
I am armed.
I apologize.
Thank you!

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

** turned himself in after surveillence photo released

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9 November 09

This is a robbery.
Give me $5,000.

male, 50s, Arvest Bank, Little Rock AK “The Granddad Bandit”

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19 October 09

This is a robbery
count out $5,000 
no games.

male, 30, Citizens Bank, Bensalem PA $4000

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15 September 09

Give me $5,000 or die.
No dye packs. No police.

male, mid 30s, TD Banknorth, ??, $3250

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