Punjab Police bust gang of bank robbers, arrest sixOctober 12th, 2009 PATIALA - With the arrest of six men here, Punjab Police Monday claimed to have busted an inter-state gang involved in bank robberies in Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. "This was an 11 member gang and we arrested six of them yesterday (Sunday).
Suspect in his 70s robs bank in San Diego, may be connected to similar recent crimesOctober 10th, 2009 Suspect in his 70s robs bank in San DiegoSAN DIEGO — A man in his 70s has robbed a bank branch inside a San Diego supermarket. Police investigators say the man handed a teller a note demanding cash Friday at the U.S.
Man jailed for 18 years for role in one of Britain's biggest cash robberiesOctober 5th, 2009 Man jailed for one of UK's biggest cash robberiesLONDON — A British man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in a robbery nearly three years ago of 53 million pounds (about $85 million). Paul Allen's sentence was handed down Monday at a London court.
Connecticut woman suspected of robbing 6 banks in 6 days is ordered held on $1 million bondSeptember 30th, 2009 $1M bond set for woman suspected in bank robberiesNORWICH, Conn. — A 34-year-old woman suspected of robbing six southern New England banks in six days has been ordered held on $1 million bond.
US extradites suspect in high-profile kidnapping to MexicoSeptember 25th, 2009 US extradites kidnapping suspect to MexicoMEXICO CITY — The United States has extradited to Mexico a woman wanted in a kidnapping that grabbed headlines after the victim's mother outperformed police in finding several suspects. The Attorney General's Office says that Brenda Quevedo is in the custody of Mexican federal authorities.
Bank robbery suspect whose face was splayed on billboards across South arrested in MissouriSeptember 13th, 2009 'Billboard' bank robbery suspect nabbed in Mo.KINGDOM CITY, Mo. — A man suspected of robbing banks in five states has been captured in Missouri after someone recognized him from the television show America's Most Wanted.
FBI: 2 robbers, 3 months, 17 bank robberies in Seattle areaSeptember 9th, 2009 2 robbers, 3 months, 17 Washington bank robberiesSEATTLE — The FBI believes two men are responsible for 17 bank robberies since May in the Seattle area. Agents say they are the most prolific bank robbers in the area in three years.
Accused 'Shaggy Bandit,' suspected accomplice charged in bank robberiesSeptember 1st, 2009 Suspected serial bank robbers charged in Colo.DENVER — A man suspected of being the "Shaggy Bandit," accused of 17 bank heists in four states, has been charged with two counts of bank robbery. Twenty-nine-year-old Michael Kincade appeared Monday in federal court in Denver to hear the charges.
Former California police officer arrested for armored car robberiesAugust 26th, 2009 SANTA ROSA, Calif. — A former Santa Rosa police officer has been arrested after police said he got away with more than $400,000 in a series of armored car robberies.
NC terror suspect stays in custody; 6 other alleged group members also being held until trialAugust 10th, 2009 7th NC terror suspect to remain in custodyRALEIGH, N.C. —A seventh suspect from North Carolina who is accused of plotting terrorism overseas is being held until trial after a judge said he was a flight risk and a danger to the community.
FBI says 'limping bandit' drew little attention while robbing 23 banks over 3 yearsJuly 22nd, 2009 FBI: 'Limping bandit' is suspect in 23 bank heistsCHARLESTON, S.C. — There were no breakneck getaways for the so-called "limping bandit" who the FBI says robbed 23 banks across the Southeast, often waiting in line to pull a gun and then simply limping away to blend into the streets outside.
Retired police officer puts suspect in sleeper hold to stop bank heist at Calif. grocery storeJune 23rd, 2009 Woman puts man in sleeper hold, stops bank heistMISSION VIEJO, Calif. — Cyndi Orel worked as a police officer for 25 years and never caught a bank robber.
2 suspects in custody after shooting kills employee at Denny's Restaurant in Albuquerque, NMJune 21st, 2009 2 in custody after fatal shooting at NM Denny'sALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two suspects have been jailed on suspicion of murder after a restaurant employee was fatally shot during a robbery at a packed Denny's Restaurant, police said.
Ohio police believe woman tried to hold up 3 banks within 35 minutesJune 16th, 2009 Woman suspected in 3 holdups within 35 minutesAKRON, Ohio — Ohio authorities said they believe a woman held up three banks within just over a half-hour. Akron Police Lt.
Conn. police say suspect in Wesleyan University bookstore slaying is in custodyMay 8th, 2009 Police: Wesleyan U. slaying suspect in custodyMERIDEN, Conn.