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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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4 January 10

This is a pipe bomb,
send me all your 100s and 20s.

male, Wachovia Bank, Johns Creek GA, $3000

** drive-thru robbery - bandit sent note wrapped around a ‘pipe bomb’ to teller

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28 December 09

This is a robbery.
My partners are at the front
and back entrances looking for runners.
Fill a bag with what’s in the register.
You have one minute.
Don’t hit the panic button
or you will be in for a painful experience.

male, 29, Arvest Bank, Fayetteville AR, 3:30p

** attempted robbery via drive-thru, shot and killed by police in his car

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