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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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22 February 10

ALL THE CASH
NO DYE PACKS

male, 36, Chase Bank, Akron OH, $4147

** apprehended on way to getaway vehicle

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16 January 10

I’m a robber.
Give me all the cash you have.
Now.

male, 50, Chase Bank, Hanover Park IL, $28,250

** caught 3 weeks later during a convenience store heist in his home town

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27 December 09

have gun
no dye packs,
empty drawer of all cash
no dye packs

male, 40s, TCF Bank, Elmhurst IL, $4700

** responsible for 11 Chicago-area robberies

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10 November 09

I’ve got a gun
this is a robbery
hand over all the cash

male, 53, Chase Bank, Port Orchard WA, 12:45p

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3 November 09

Give me cash from the register.

male, 30s, Sun Trust, Ft. Washington MD, 10:30a

** unique use of ‘contractor’ disguise

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31 October 09

I have two pipe bombs in the bag.
Pass all the cash quickly.
No dye packs.

male, 49, Apple Bank, Flushing NY $1085

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14 October 09

Give me all your cash.

male, 30s, United Bank, Alexandria VA, $1917

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11 October 09

All loose bills.
No strapped cash.
Remember I will not hesitate to kill you.
Keep hands where I can see them.
Do not pull switch.

female, 20s, Bank of America, Atlanta GA, $11,000 “Barbie Bandits”

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25 September 09

Do not press the button
hand me 2000 cash
and it will.

male, 45, Southside Bank, Tyler TX, 4pm

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