The FBI recently sent out a press release about two banks that were robbed in March in Minneapolis.

“On March 6, 2008 at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 4712 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, was robbed by a lone individual. The robber approached the victim teller and presented a demand note for money. The robber received an undisclosed amount of money and was last seen fleeing north along Chicago Avenue.”

You can see a video and description of the robber on the FBI press release.

“On March 21, 2008 at approximately 8:00 am, the Bremer Bank located at 80 South 8th Street, Suite 240, Minneapolis, Minnesota, was robbed by a lone individual. The robber approached the victim teller and presented a demand note for money. The robber received an undisclosed amount of money, folded the money inside a newspaper he was carrying, and then fled the bank. The robber was last seen fleeing east from the bank through the skyway.”

You can see a video and description of the robber on the FBI press release.

Despite what bank robbers think, robbing banks isn’t a get rich quick scheme. Most bank robbers are looking for quick cash to satisfy their drug habit. Their plans don’t include running off to an exotic island to live the rest of their lives. Also, robbing a bank is a federal crime and offenders face longer time behind bars when compared to robbing a restaurant or a bar. The maximum penalty for armed bank robbery is 25 years and a $250,000 fine. They have to serve at least 85% of their sentence.

If you have information on any of these bank robberies contact the FBI.