Gothamist: Bank Robber Nabbed, Passers-By Help Gather Money

Snoopy

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:00:15 -0500

The dude sure looks white to me. Where are all those racist people on this blog that say people of color are the only ones committing crimes in our fair city?

NannyState

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:48:20 -0500

The average take in a bank holdup is around $2,000. Just leave it at the bank and let them feel miserable about it.

Snoopy

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:03:49 -0500

Good point Edge. If a person supports local businesses then one wouldn't have to bike to them. Would they?

Clarice City

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:16:14 -0500

Awwww....people helped pick up the mess. New York is so cute sometimes.

The Edge

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:01:35 -0500

At least he's not as bad as a certain douche who thinks bike lanes are more important than local businesses. ANYWAY...

Snoopy

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:46:00 -0500

Jen, It appears we have another Hugo Mego here in the guise of Huffy6241. Could you send him a message please? Thanks.

The Edge

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:56:41 -0500

#8- Okay.. ?

Huffy6241

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:12:49 -0500

Just another reason I ride a BIKE!

WhereAmI

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:22:35 -0500

or maybe the dye pack exploded and was noticable on all the bills

JacqueMehoff

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:21:09 -0500

I wonder if it's the other way around, would the outcome be the same. nahhhhhh.

UnrepentantFenian

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:15:34 -0500

Given the amount of taxpayer money propping up the banks it's like stealing from yourself.

bluesdance

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:08:54 -0500

i'm pretty sure that if you took $50 or so and spent it at the flea market or farmer's market or something like that, no one would actually get in trouble or care

edEx

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:05:24 -0500

Bank notes are numbered and each bank has a record of those numbers. Even if Slater got away he'd be fucked. And if you take a stolen bank note, say from a robbery, you're probably going to end up with a federal felony on your resume.

r1b2

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:01:55 -0500

Never underestimate the inherent decency of NYers.

Outter Burrougher

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:56:45 -0500

kudos to the very nice people who helped pick up the money - of course, maybe they just felt the bank needed it more than they did.