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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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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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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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26 October 09

This is no joke.
Give me big bills.
No dye packs!
I will check for dye.
It’s not your money,
don’t hesitate.

male, 27, Bank of New England, Haverhill MA, 3:30p $950

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21 October 09

This is not a joke.
I have a gun loaded. Ready.
I want all the money in the drawer now.
No dye packs or alarms.
If there are, this place will ‘explode.’
Do as I say and everyone will be OK.
If not, people will die.

male, 25, Croghan Colonial Bank, Ballville, OH

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27 September 09

Give me the money
Quick
no Die
Don’t get stupid!

male, 20s, TD Banknorth, Lawrence, MA, $3,447

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