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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 November 09

You have 15 seconds
to put at least $9,000 
in $100’s & $50’s in front of me.
Alarms, dye packs, bait money,
tracking devices, or follow me out,
will equal death.
My briefcase
will inflict a deadly wrath
on all of you in this bank
if you follow me.
Time starts now!

male, 29, Sun Trust Bank, Waynesboro VA, $727

** Wearing ‘dreadlock’ disguise. Caught 34 hours later.

Comments
24 November 09
As pointed out in the Oct 22 post. Banks have singled out the lowest common denominator for bandit attire. This is the future. What’s next? Turtlenecks? Scarves? Wigs? My prediction is bandits will turn to professional disguises.

As pointed out in the Oct 22 post. Banks have singled out the lowest common denominator for bandit attire. This is the future. What’s next? Turtlenecks? Scarves? Wigs? My prediction is bandits will turn to professional disguises.

Comments
16 November 09

Robbery,
don’t be a hero,
start with a stack of 100’s
and a stack of 20’s,
no funny money.

female, 40s, Las Vegas NV

** spooked and left without money

Comments
14 November 09

You have 5 seconds
to give me all the money.

male, 40s, Iron Stone Bank, Johns Creek GA, $2942 “The Bicycle Bandit”

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14 October 09

Give me all your cash.

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

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