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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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7 December 09

Bank Robbery,
I have a gun
put money on counter

male, 40s, Webster Bank, Old Saybrook CT, 12:02p

** when teller put money on counter he said ‘D Pack?’, the teller said ‘No’

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19 October 09

This is a robbery
count out $5,000 
no games.

male, 30, Citizens Bank, Bensalem PA $4000

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4 October 09

Don’t make this a dangerous situation,
give me your money now.

male, ??, Midland Bank, Mission KS

** note the cereal box concealing his ‘weapon’

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