Craigslist Bandit

[jps]

did a quick search and didn't see it listed ... and, while, yes, crime is bad, this guy spent some time on this one. if you're gonna rob a bank, do it with style.

- from yahoo

(Last) Wednesday, a man in Monroe, Washington posted job listings on Craigslist to hire men for a construction site, when in reality they were being used as decoys for a robber's getaway.
King5.com reports that the unidentified robber walked up to an open armored truck outside of a Bank of America and used pepper spray to disable the guard. The robber then grabbed a bag of money, ran on foot to a nearby creek, and used an inflatable tube to make his getaway.
Here's where things get interesting: The robber, dressed in construction clothes and a dust mask, removed his clothes while on foot and used the unsuspecting construction workers as decoys to assist in his getaway.
Mike, one of the decoys, said that he was looking for a job online, and an ad promising a $28.50 wage caught his eye. After an email was sent, he was told to meet at that specific Bank of America location at 11 a.m. and was also required to wear a specific type of clothing.
"Yellow vest, safety goggles, a respirator mask… and, if possible, a blue shirt," he said.

they found the tube 200 yards down ... think the guy had a getaway man waiting. still at large.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/Story?id=5930862&page=1

 

[txsportsscribe]

see what happens when you stop using newspapers for your classified advertising

 

[Hammer Pants]

Must have been some quick currents to make a successful getaway with a freaking inflatable tube.

 

[GB-Hack]

see what happens when you stop using newspapers for your classified advertising

Actually, he tried that first, but no-one responded.

 

[slappy4428]

Nice...

 

[Pete Incaviglia]

see what happens when you stop using newspapers for your classified advertising

Actually, he tried that first, but no-one responded.

Except, of course, an inordinate amount of reporters making $15.50 at the newspaper.

 

[joe]

Must have been some quick currents to make a successful getaway with a freaking inflatable tube.

Damn straight: http://www.joesnxnw.com/article.php?story=20070101220242260

 

[slappy4428]

Must have been some quick currents to make a successful getaway with a freaking inflatable tube.

Damn straight: http://www.joesnxnw.com/article.php?story=20070101220242260

Outstanding stuff!

 

[joe]

Thanks, man.

 

[OnTheRiver]

Frankly, he gamed the system so damned well that I think he should get to keep the money.

 

[slappy4428]

Thank you, D.B. Cooper

 

[Hammer Pants]

Frankly, he gamed the system so damned well that I think he should get to keep the money.

He deserves more money than the douchebags on Wall Street, for sure.

 

[slappy4428]

Frankly, he gamed the system so damned well that I think he should get to keep the money.

He does get an A for effort, doesn't he...