Police seek details about bank robbery
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JANESVILLE — Janesville police are asking for the public’s help in gathering information about a bank robbery Monday afternoon.
The suspect, a white male in his mid-20s to early 30s, walked into Mid America Bank, 2317 Milton Ave., at about 4 p.m., according to a press release from the Janesville Police Department. He presented the teller with a note demanding money, but did not display a weapon.
After receiving an unknown amount of money, the man fled from the bank, traveling north through the parking lot of TAASBAG, 2339 Milton Ave.
No one was injured during the incident.
The suspect is described as having a thin build, about 5-feet-11-inches tall and about 190 pounds. He has dark-colored hair, brown eyes and a dark goatee. He was wearing a long-sleeve blue shirt, blue jeans and a tan-colored baseball hat with black lettering on the front.
The man was captured on bank surveillance cameras.
Anyone with information about the robbery or the suspect should contact the Janesville Police Department at (608) 755-3100 or call the Janesville Area Crime Stoppers at (608) 756-3636.
Three men and two women, all brandishing weapons, robbed the Mid America Bank in Footville in November 2007. They got away with $4,600, but all were arrested, charged in federal court and sentenced to prison.
In February, the Bank of Edgerton was robbed of an unspecified amount of money. The suspect, who has not yet been caught, was described as 5-feet-8-inches to 5-feet-10-inches tall, 200 pounds with a stocky build and wearing a maroon sweatshirt.
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Jul 1, 2009 at 4 p.m.
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My dad got an extra $20 or so and took it back to the bank teller. She didnt even know. She INCISTED she gave my dad the correct money. He wanted instead of 5 20's 4 20's and 2 10's. She gave him the 5 20's and the two 10's. Sorry but that is sorta hard to mess up. I thought they count it twice?
Jul 1, 2009 at 2:54 p.m.
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The police don't like telling the public the amount because they think it might encourage others to get in on the action.
Jul 1, 2009 at 1:50 p.m.
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Oh my gosh, it does look like Carlos!
Jul 1, 2009 at 1:38 p.m.
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Unknown amount of money my fanny. About 20 years ago, I withdrew some money from Valley Bank on a Friday night. They put it in the standard money envelope and I put it in my shirt pocket and drove away. The next day, they called me and told me that they gave me $20 too much. I went and took the envelope out of my pocket and found the extra $20 with the rest of the money. They know exactly how much this guy got......
Jul 1, 2009 at 1:15 p.m.
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the drive ups have a camera right in your face. heck with HIDING the camera PUT IT RIGHT OUT THERE. THat may deter A LOT!
Jul 1, 2009 at 9:10 a.m.
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he kinda looks like the mayors son
Jul 1, 2009 at 8:57 a.m.
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Agreed. I wonder how the rate of bank robberies stats look versus unemployment levels, and/or other leading economic indicators. While bank robberies occur in all types of economic climates, I've got to believe the rate of robberies in general increases in times like these. As people get desperate, they'll do anything to survive. Of course the influence of drugs is likely high on the probable cause list as well. I suggest you all lock your windows and doors at home.
Jul 1, 2009 at 12:54 a.m.
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This camera doesn't just shoot one frame does it? Out of all the cameras at this bank and all the video they must have of this guy, is this the best shot they can get of this person? Heck, if it's this hard to get an ID, and this easy to conceal features, I might take up bank robbing soon.
Jun 30, 2009 at 10:32 p.m.
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Seems like they should be able to get a better angle than that. I know! It's Carlos from Desperate Housewives!
Jun 30, 2009 at 6:11 p.m.
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You'd think with the advances in technology, there would be a fairly inexpensive way to mount cameras by the TELLERS also, since that's where most bank robbers tend to stand throughout most of the process. I mean, they can put cameras into mannequins to catch shoplifters..why not put cameras into pretend cannisters of nuts for sale? Our bank is always selling something to eat; no one would be the wiser!
I understand that the "looking down" angle captures a wider area of the bank, but an on-face shot would surely help in identifying more thieves.
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