You have 30 seconds
to pass me the money

male, 29, Comercia Bank, Novi MI

** when the teller didn’t respond to his note, he ran out of bank
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male, 29, Comercia Bank, Novi MI

** when the teller didn’t respond to his note, he ran out of bank

male, 20s, PNC Bank, Prospect Park PA, 9:30a
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** handed on back of deposit slip

male, 51, Jefferson Bank, Jefferson City MO, 10:34a
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** spooked when teller asked about his note
and informed him her window was not open

female, 20s, Central One Federal Credit Union, Auburn ME, 1:37p
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male, 22, Bank of Elk River, Elk River MN, $4089
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** caught on getaway mountain bike a few blocks from bank;
disguise included ace bandage and sunglasses

male, 20s, Chase Bank, Skokie IL, $1000
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male, 20s, Pioneer Bank, Watervliet NY, $2000
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male, 40s, Regions Bank, Valrico FL, 11:28a
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male, 20s, Sovereign Bank, Bellingham CT, 10:08a
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male, 20s, Chemical Bank, Bad Axe MI, 9:42a
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