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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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1 October 11

This is a robbery.
Put $2K in an envelope
and I will not discharge my weapon.

male, 23, Alpine Bank, Dillon CO, 2:45p

** suspect arrested 3 days later

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9 September 10

hand over all the money,
fast and quiet with no dye packs.

female, 24, National City Bank, Louisville KY, 10:49a

** suspect fled on foot and chased by police; woman’s surname: Lawless.

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13 February 10

put 50s and 100s in bag.
I have a gun and police radio.
No dye packs, alarms or GPS.
Be calm.
You got less than 10 seconds

male, 37, US Bank, Bedford OH, $1250

** arrested 1 month later through anonymous tip

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9 January 10

This is a robbery,
give me your money

male, 20s, PNC Bank, Prospect Park PA, 9:30a

** handed on back of deposit slip

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