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Would-be robber arrives late to bank

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 10:59 p.m.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — Maybe the bank robber needed the money to buy a watch.

It would seem he needed one after arriving six minutes after the Guardian Credit Union in Waukesha closed.

Police say a man wearing a ski mask entered the first set of doors at 5:36 p.m. Wednesday with a gun, apparently not realizing the bank was closed.

The second set of doors was locked and police were called but the man left before they arrived.

Waukesha Police Sgt. Jerry Habanek told The Freeman in Waukesha that police are reviewing security tapes and investigating. He says the robber could have planned poorly or possibly had another reason, like getting tied up in traffic.

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Information from: The Freeman, http://www.freemanol.com

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beautifulbabies
Nov 29, 2009 at 10:17 p.m.
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Man do I love stories about dumb criminals:) ha ha ha good story!!!

idratherbeboating
Nov 29, 2009 at 11:42 a.m.
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Maybe he'll use the drive thru next time.

Macdaddy
Nov 29, 2009 at 10:57 a.m.
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Talk about irony, lately i feel like with all the fees for everything that the banks are the robbers, and no sympathy if i arrive late to give them my money before they can tack on more fees.

beeferer
Nov 29, 2009 at 9:16 a.m.
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The bank's policy clearly states: "To expedite you transactions, please have your deposit or withdrawal slip filled out before you arrive." He was only trying to comply.

blugrn25
Nov 29, 2009 at 8:51 a.m.
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This and all your comments is toooooooo FUNNY!

localboysince1968
Nov 29, 2009 at 7:34 a.m.
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Wait until the bank hits him with the late fees....

janesvillecomments
Nov 29, 2009 at 4:54 a.m.
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ROFL Janesvillean

janesvillean
Nov 29, 2009 at 12:37 a.m.
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All armed robberies after 2:30 are posted the following day, anyway.

Devilsadvocate
Nov 29, 2009 at 12:37 a.m.
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His 4th grade teacher taught him about the importance of being on time. He didn't listen :)

prevention
Nov 29, 2009 at 12:32 a.m.
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Wow, what an idiot.

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