Texas Man Robs Bank After Not Getting Stimulus Check
A Texas man decided to take things into his own hands and rob a bank to retrieve his stimulus check.
The suspect hit the Woodforest National Bank in Houston on July 8, handing a teller note that said he was only robbing the bank because he did not get a stimulus check or a loan during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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“I didn’t get a stimulus or that 10k loan,” his demand note read. “I lost my business to Covid so please make this easy and comply,” it added.
He also threatened to open fire if the teller made “any suspicious moves.”
“I don’t wanna hurt nobody but will if I have to,” the note read. “Don’t make anything noticeable!
It’s not clear if the man actually had a weapon. However, out of fear the bank teller actually gave him an unspecified amount of cash.
As of now, police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the suspect’s arrest.
Suspect robs Houston bank on July 8th at 9:00 am while blaming #COVID19 for his actions; leaves note with the teller. If you know who this suspect is, please call @CrimeStopHOU w/info at 713-222-TIPS or contact @FBIHouston. See story here–>https://t.co/xogiwbg6sQ @houstonpolice pic.twitter.com/xDvwvM9l2D
— Houston Police Robbery (@hpdrobbery) July 16, 2020