Bank Robbery Increase
As the economy continues to go into a tailspin, the FBI is bracing for a potential spike in bank robberies as Christmas approaches. "The holidays are a stressful time for everyone, and with the economy on top of that, we anticipate the desperation factor to play a part in the thoughts of individuals who otherwise normally would not do something like this," FBI Special Agent Juan Becerra told the Deseret News on Wednesday.
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People who rob banks usually do not think things through thoroughly. They usually act on implulse rather than forethought. It is rare to have a well planned heist like you see in the movies. Most bank robbers are apprehended within a relatively short time. I knew a guy once who robbed a bank (who knows why) and when the police almost immediately gave chase he started throwing the money out the car window (like-oh I really didn't mean it.) He served his time. Criminals usually do not have the brightest bulbs burning.
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