Did you hear about the Colorado bank robber who failed miserably at his crime? This is one for the books! It's the unbelievable story of a would-be bank robber whose incredibly illegible note foiled his robbery attempt, leaving him empty-handed and police scratching their heads. Let's dive into this hilariously bad crime.
The Illegible Robbery Note: A Bank Robber's Worst Nightmare
The incident unfolded on December 17th, shortly before 5 p.m., at a First National Bank branch in Loveland, Colorado. Our would-be robber, dressed in a brown hoodie, green pants, a green baseball cap, and gloves, walked into the bank, full of confidence, presumably. He approached the teller, ready to unleash his masterful criminal plan. This plan included a note. A note that would quickly become his undoing. He presented the teller with this note which was almost completely unreadable. It's a crime-buster plot twist worthy of the best TV shows.
The Teller's Puzzle
The teller, completely bewildered by the messy writing of the robber, had the task of deciphering what the note said. However, it was so illegible that the robber's demands remained a mystery. Let's give the teller credit here; it would've taken a cryptography expert to break the code of that mess of scribbles. With so many details missing, it became pretty difficult. With all these circumstances, we can assume this wasn't a professional hit.
A Frustrated Bandit's Retreat
Our culprit quickly realized his criminal scheme was falling apart before his very eyes. Faced with the teller's puzzled expression and the utter failure of his note, the would-be bank robber decided to cut his losses. He gave up his attempts to rob the bank without making away with any cash. Frustration levels soared, as his meticulous (sarcastically speaking) criminal planning went totally sideways! What a hilarious failure of a plan!
Manhunt Underway: Police Searching for the Illiterate Robber
Loveland Police Department immediately released surveillance images of the suspect to the public. The man was seen in his impressive array of clothing choices. Although we're not impressed, as the choice of this wardrobe isn't ideal to be disguised, it does not matter since it is still helping police search. A lot of questions followed regarding how someone can be so poorly prepared for such a big job, like an armed robbery. But he can easily be identified through security cameras and pictures from nearby shops.
The Suspect's Outfit: A Clue or a Distraction?
The suspect was wearing a brown hoodie, green pants, a green baseball cap, sunglasses, and brown gloves. That outfit looks pretty silly and memorable, for many reasons. It's a somewhat distinctive combination that people tend to easily recognize, and it definitely makes this robber a lot easier to find! Let's just say that this guy is certainly not known for his subtlety.
The Power of Illegible Handwriting: An Unexpected Crime-Solving Tool
Ironically, the suspect's poor handwriting proved to be the ultimate undoing of his attempted robbery. Maybe he should have taken a calligraphy course before pursuing a criminal life. Or even maybe just made his plans clearer, you know?
Lessons Learned: A Hilarious Take Away
This comical yet poorly planned robbery serves as a hilarious reminder to potential criminals. Be more clear in your plans! And practice that handwriting.
This is What Can Happen When You Don't Practice Your Handwriting!
The fact that this man did not properly practice his handwriting created a great and very clear opportunity to apprehend him easily.
Take Away Points
- Always practice legible handwriting if you plan to leave threatening messages for people.
- Be realistic when planning your criminal acts.
- Make sure you have the necessary equipment before taking big steps
- Think twice before you commit crimes. They often lead to failure.