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 2 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 1 year ago

A recently unemployed man in New Hampshire robbed a bank and said he did it so he could get caught and put in jail. picked by musicgirldani 2 years ago

Boise Police and Ada County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man just released from prison for robbing a bank near the Boise Towne Square this afternoon. picked by muppet 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 1 year 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 1 year ago

A man accused of robbing a fast-food restaurant left lots of clues to his identity, police said. He dropped his wallet, which contained a photo identification card, his Social Security card and birth certificate, according to police. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A robbery in Washington, DC began with a handgun pointed at the head of a teenager and ended with the robber enjoying wine and a group hug with his victims. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

That's it? Too bad. picked by misswinkle 12 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 9 months ago

A suspected bank robber took a cab to and from an afternoon heist and rounded out his day running errands, including visiting an elementary school, before being caught. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A Spanish bank repossessed a house and put it up for auction complete with the mummified body of the former owner who had missed her mortgage payments, newspaper El Pais reported on Wednesday. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year 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 3 months ago

Actress Michelle Rodriguez was sentenced on Wednesday to 180 days in a Los Angeles jail for violating her probation on previous drunken-driving and hit-and-run offenses. picked by punthe 9 months ago

Two girls as young as 16 robbed a bank near Atlanta. Maybe they needed some money for spring break? picked by milkman 1 year ago

An errant computer keystroke led the state to accidentally issue a $2.5 million check to a school counselor—who spent thousands on cars, jewelry and electronics. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A man accused of snatching another man's false teeth straight from his mouth during a fight has been charged with robbery. picked by AutumnLotus 10 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 1 month ago