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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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28 August 11

Give me the money

male, 40, Bank of America, MIlpitas CA, $5100

** given tracking device; arrested 1 hour later

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8 August 10

There are bombs planted outside the bank.
They will go off if you don’t
give me all the money in your drawer.

male, 30s, Cooper State Bank, Columbus OH, 1:35p

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27 April 10

This is a stick up
Give me your 100’s, 50’s, 20s
in this envelope
and no fucking dye packs

male, 19, Ocean National Bank, Stratham NH, 9:06a

** apprehended 2 weeks later; part of 4 person operation

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