A man robbing a bank demanded the money by writing a note on one of his own checks, authorities say. Not surprisingly, he was caught soon afterward. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The alleged suspect, named James Taylor, was so bold that after he robbed the bank, he got into his car, changed clothes, drove across the street, got out and ordered a beer on the outside patio - directly across from the bank he just robbed! picked by jokestarter 3 years ago

After being upset with the service from his bank, John A. Pighee Jr., called 911 to report a bank robbery in progress. When asked to describe the robber, Mr. Pighee kindly gave them his own description. He was still in the bank when the police showed. His intention was to disrupt service for the bank that day. picked by 2manyusernames 11 months ago

Users of the iPhone can now use the camera of their phone to deposit a check into the bank thanks to a new service by USAA Bank. The bank has launched the new USAA Deposit@Mobile feature for the iPhone. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

So he deposited it into his bank account with a smiley face endorsement. Funny that the advertisers who mailed it had included all the legal qualifications for a check instrument.

The bank cashed it - hilarity ensues.

*This is a multi-page story, links to the next page are at the bottom in teeny text. picked by Moe 2 years ago

An Ohio man who couldn't find work got himself arrested for bank robbery so he could go to jail until he was eligible to collect Social Security benefits. picked by Hoosker 3 years ago

A man who who spent 10 days in jail and two months under house arrest for a bank robbery he didn't commit has received a check but no apology from the FBI. picked by muppet 2 years ago

The only man accused of Britain's biggest bank robbery walked free from court yesterday after the collapse of his trial.
acquittal picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

A 30-year-old woman tried to rob a bank Wednesday by handing a teller a threatening note, but the teller couldn't read her handwriting picked by ruthstark 2 months ago

A 22-year old Rhode Island woman tried to conduct a drive-through robbery of a bank while riding in the back of a hired limousine... picked by jokestarter 3 years ago

More and more banks are refusing entry to people wearing hats and/or sunglasses. How can the young and upcoming bank robber make a living? One way, is to put on a burka. Bank can't refuse you entry and they have no idea what you look like or what gender you are. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

A bomb exploded inside a bank here late Friday afternoon after explosives experts arrived to check on a suspicious object and authorities said at least one person was killed by the blast. picked by WAGS273 12 months ago

On the back of a delivered envelope, in handwritten block letters, were six words: WAIT UNTILL [sic] YOU HEAR FROM CORONER.

Inside was a last will, and a post-dated check for $100,000.

They put it in the bank until after his suicide. picked by tragluk 6 months ago

After more than two years working as a teller at the Key Bank branch in Lower Queen Anne, Nicholson clearly understood the bank's strict policy of quickly complying with robbers' demands and avoiding confrontation. picked by kakana 4 months ago

An Indiana bank robbery suspect was arrested when the neighbor who gave him a ride to the bank drove him back there, saying he wasn't going to jail for him. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The town of Oakwood in east Texas used to be known for growing cotton. Every business from its heyday is gone, with one very small exception: The Oakwood State Bank, the smallest bank in America. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

But as terrified cashiers prepared to hand over a bundle of notes, Mr Stewart calmly walked up to the robber and said: "It's April the 1st isn't it mate? It's April Fool's Day". picked by kakana 8 months ago

Recycling is great but in this case, he picked the "Go to jail" card. picked by suebe 11 months ago

In Danbury CT a bomb threat was called in on a local school. While police were investigating the "bomb-like" device a bank across town was being robbed. Coincidence or clever thieves? picked by hmtksteve 2 years ago

Steve Valdez was shocked when he was told he had to put his thumbprint on a check. The check was written to him with the same address as his driver's license. He had two IDs with pictures, but the bank still required a thumbprint before it would cash the check. picked by meggysue 3 months ago