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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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14 February 10

I Have A Gun.
All 50s and 20s
NOW

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.

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4 January 10

This is a pipe bomb,
send me all your 100s and 20s.

male, Wachovia Bank, Johns Creek GA, $3000

** drive-thru robbery - bandit sent note wrapped around a ‘pipe bomb’ to teller

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23 December 09

GIVE ME YOUR MONEY
100, 50, 20s,
NO ALRMS NO TRICKS.
I HAVE A GUN UNDER MY SHIRT

male, 20s, Sovereign Bank, Bellingham CT, 10:08a

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