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

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

A note demanding money from a bank teller was written on a check that authorities said belonged to the suspect. picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Soldier killed when his Humvee was hit by roadside bomb. Soldier killed when his Humvee was hit by roadside bomb. Soldier killed when his Humvee was hit by roadside bomb. Soldier killed when his Humvee was hit by roadside bomb. Soldier killed when his Humvee was hit by roadside bomb. Why do we: a) Still use... read full post picked by sfeldner 3 years 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

Indian army chiefs are set to deploy a 'curry bomb' to win the war on terror.

Weapons development experts have created an eye-watering spice bomb, packed with a potent mix of red chilli and pepper which will be used to smoke out militants during counter-insurgency operations. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A man had to have a pound of steel ball-bearings removed from his bottom after a bomb went off under his chair.

Wen Hsueh, 28, had been sitting in a tea house in Longtang, south-east China, when the bomber hurled two home made devices into the room. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months 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

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

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

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

Here come da boom, ready or not! picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Two law enforcement officers killed in a bank bombing last week believed the device was a hoax and were trying to open it when it exploded, according to court documents released on Tuesday. picked by muppet 12 months ago

Authorities in Connecticut are wondering who stuffed a raw roasting chicken with a pipe bomb and left it on a roadside. picked by bevissimo 1 year ago

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

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

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A suicide attacker detonated an explosives-rigged vest at a Shiite funeral in Baghdad, killing 32 people gathered to mourn the death of an Iraqi army officer killed in a car bombing, police and ambulance officials said.

Isn't it the height of bad taste to bomb a funeral? What if it turns into a geometric progression? picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

A standoff at a New Jersey bank is over after police learned a "person" seen inside was actually a full-size cardboard figure. picked by LeeHBlanc 1 year ago

A SUSPICIOUS package which sparked a bomb scare and evacuation of a New Zealand mail centre was later identified as a harmless sex aid. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

"According to police, a briefcase or suitcase was left on top of a propane tank rack outside of the store.
The Glendale Bomb Squad was called to the scene. They used a shotgun to disarm any potential device inside the case." picked by gammerus 11 months ago