Feds hunt serial bank robber
MONTBELLO -- The FBI is hunting a serial bandit they've given the title, "The Will Shoot Bandit." Not surpirisingly, the robber threatens to open fire in the banks if his demands for cash are not met promptly.
So far, officials believed he's responsible for a failed robbery attempt at a Montebello Bank of American branch on Tuesday, as well as a successful hesit at the same bank in December of last year.
In between, FBI officicials believe he robbed an Irvine Bank of America branch in January.
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| Frank Girardot, Metro Editor for the San Gabriel Valley Newspapers, brings you behind the yellow tape with takes on true crime, cold cases and more. This is also your forum to discuss crime, its impact on your neighborhood and how we cover it. Have any questions or tips? You can leave a comment here or e-mail Frank. |
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Great photo, brings up several points; Bank security cameras have never stopped a bank robbery, the bad boys couldn't care less just check the FBI websites, hold-up alarms never stop a robbery they are only activated After the robber leaves the bank, same holds true with 'Dye Packs', Marked bills, GPS Chips. Point is: There is a Huge difference between Stopping a bank robber and hoping to Catch a bank robber at a later time.
6,000 +- bank robberies a year prove this point.
And thanks to the SGV Tribune for informing the public of the real world.