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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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10 January 10

I’m armed.
Empty your drawer.
Not a joke

male, 26, Floridian Community Bank, Delray Beach FL. $2418

** just released from substance abuse center

Tags: armed joke drawer
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14 December 09

This is a robbery
I’m armed

male, 50, Carolina First Bank, Greenville SC, 11:20a

** arrested 2 mos and 4 robberies later

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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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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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