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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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11 November 11

I don’t want any trouble,
hand me all of your hundreds

male, 30s, TD Bank, Jersey City NJ, 12:59p

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3 November 11

I don’t want any trouble,
hand me all of your hundreds

male, 20s, TD Bank, Hoboken NJ, $3600

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1 July 11

This is a robbery

male, 30s, Wells Fargo Bank, El Paso TX, 4:30p

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12 February 11

this is a robbery

male, 30s, Citizens Bank (inside Stop & Shop), Cranston RI, 6:50p

** note passed on paper plate; bandit fled after teller told him the bank was closing

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20 October 10

This is a robbery.
Put the money in the envelope.
Be quiet.

male, 40s, Parkvale Savings Bank, Scott Township PA, 3:58p

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20 June 10

Robbery
give me money

male, 30s, Lorain National Bank, Lorain OH, 9:44a

** note written in crayon on back of coloring book page

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