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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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26 January 10

I’m sorry
but you have to give me this amount
10,000.
Someone kidnapped me
and they have my baby.
I have a gun with me. You can’t call.

female, 35, Capital One Bank, Passiac NJ, $2700

** Note translated from Spanish.

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18 January 10

I’m am sorry for doing this.
Give me all the money in your drawer
my kids need food
I have no money

male, 27, TCF Bank, St Paul MN, 2:45p, $4021

** dye pack exploded moments after robbery,
completely stained he turned himself in

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26 November 09

Please place all the money
on the counter.
No (dye) packs or tricks.
I am armed.
Thank you!
I’m sorry!

male, 40, Commerce Bank, Wichita KS, “The Apologetic Robber”

** turned himself in after surveillance photo released

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