[stephenjohnbanker]

“In Florida last week a bank robber in his 70’s was found robbing banks of a few hundred each to pay his mortgage... guess he didn’t want to take too much from any one bank.”

Man, that IS sad.

[GOPJ]

Police say Bruce walked into a Bank of America on Jan. 15 and slipped a teller a demand note. They say he did the same on Feb. 1 at a SunTrust Bank and on Feb. 10 at another Bank of America. The first two times, he left on foot. The third, he brought his old pickup. He never used a gun and never covered his face. Each time, he asked for $600.

"Why only $600 if you're going to rob a bank?" Amen asked. "Why not $60,000?"

In the demand notes, the robber characterized his actions as something other than a robbery, and police said Bruce told them he intended to repay the money.

The above is from a story printed in the St. Petersburg Times. The robber was a small business owner - in his 70's... You're right - sad.

[GOPJ]

On Thursday, James W. Bruce, a 73-year-old grandfather, garnered attention when police arrested him on three counts of bank robbery. He told officers he needed the money to pay his mortgage.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/older-isnt-always-wiser-as-jail-records-show/1072913