Robber took money, vanished downtown, Edgerton police say
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Surveillance photo of Edgerton bank robber.
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Anyone with information about Monday's robbery at the Bank of Edgerton should call Edgerton police Lt. Bob Bolgrihn, (608) 884-3321, Ext. 509.
EDGERTON — Edgerton police are following leads but have not found the person who robbed Bank of Edgerton, 102 N. Main St., on Monday afternoon, Lt. Bob Bolgrihn said.
The robber, described as 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, 200 pounds with a stocky build and wearing a maroon sweatshirt, demanded money at 1:20 p.m., according to a news release from the Edgerton Police Department. He did not show a weapon or imply he had one, Bolgrihn said.
He then fled on foot, Bolgrihn said.
"The witnesses, the tellers, saw him go southbound into the downtown business area and then lost him," he said.
Several bank employees were present but no customers, he said.
Police responded quickly to the holdup alarm but could not find the robber, Bolgrihn said. The Janesville Police Department and Rock County Sheriff's Office helped search the city, while the Wisconsin State Patrol and other jurisdictions monitored surrounding highways, Bolgrihn said.
Janesville police brought dogs to track the robber. The dogs picked up a scent but quickly lost it, Bolgrihn said.
No one was injured during the robbery, but the tellers were shaken, Bolgrihn said. The police department has not released how much money was stolen.
Feb 26, 2009 at 3:52 p.m.
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Bellagio, Trade? I'll gladly give you my entire herd of cyclops. Cursed be the day I was convinced they were a worthwhile mythical creature to keep. I'm telling you, that twin free cornea has zero depth perception, a.k.a say goodbye to anything of value kept within stumbling distance of Sir one eye.
Feb 26, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.
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They should install floor cams then when they duck there head it can still get a better pic.
Feb 25, 2009 at 9:44 p.m.
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Vesta: He was just looking for a bailout, just as the banks have done.
frusion said,"Apparently he did not heed beeferer's advice to slow down for the picture!"
LOL Good one.
Feb 25, 2009 at 9:09 p.m.
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So, let me get this straight. Someone walked in, without a gun,didn't imply he had a weapon of any kind, asked for money, and they handed it over. I think I am going to try that next time, cause I could really use a new unicorn.
Feb 25, 2009 at 4:32 p.m.
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I was thinking of trapping the robber, not a bystander. Then turn on the gas!
Feb 25, 2009 at 2:01 p.m.
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beeferer, whatever security system you have in place will be defeatable in some way. The goal of bank security plans is to protect the safety of customers and employees first. You don't want to encourage a hostage situation, which is what an interlocking door system would do.
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The average take in an over-the-counter bank robbery is generally a couple thousand and the arrest rate is pretty substantial.
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:09 p.m.
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How about a trap door in the floor?
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:03 p.m.
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by the looks of the picture, the guy must have been moving too fast for a good shot. Apparently he did not heed beeferer's advice to slow down for the picture!
I have closed circuit camera's around my house and the image is double this quality even in the dark! This bank must have purchased their equipment from a closeout sale somewhere.
Feb 25, 2009 at 11:56 a.m.
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Why don't businesses- banks especially, have bullet proof interlocked double doors that are lockable by a button pressed by a teller to hold a robber until the police show up? So simple, so effective, so inexpensive, so humane. Hmm... I think I just answered my own question.
Feb 25, 2009 at 10:02 a.m.
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True Bellagio. But if you click on it I think someone who knows him could identify the person. And for those of you commenting on yesterdays article he looks Caucasian to me.
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