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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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29 November 09

Give me all the money in the drawer
no fakes no dye packs
no problems!
Act normal and be quick!

male, Sovereign Bank, Winchester MA, 4:50p, $430

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17 November 09

Please give me $1,000 
or whatever you have in the drawer.

male, 30s, Hudson City Savings Bank, Wyckoff NJ

** bandit got spooked when teller shrugged his shoulders

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2 October 09

Don’t turn this into a hostage situation,
only money from the top drawer.

male, ??, Bank IV, Wichita KN

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