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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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30 August 09

I have a bomb and a gun.
Give me your money.

male, 50, Chase Bank, Deer Park NY, 11:05a

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28 August 09

Stay cool and calm and
no one will get hurt.
I have a gun.
Be quick. No tricks.

male, 69, GreenPoint Bank, Queens NY, 11:00a

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27 August 09

Give me the money.
I have a gun.

male, late 30s, Fleet Bank, Merrick NY, “the Ball-Cap Bandit”

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24 August 09

Give me the money
or I’ll shoot you.

Male, 30s, Commerce Bank, New York, NY, $1000

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