Bank robbery

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Bank robbery is the crime of robbing a bank.

The first bank robbery in the United States took place on March 19, 1831, and was committed by Edward Smith who stole $245,000 from the City Bank on Wall Street in New York City. He was caught, convicted, and sentenced to five years in Sing Sing prison.

Due to modern security measures, bank robbery is rarely successful, and most organized crime groups tend to make their money by other means, such as selling and smuggling drugs.

Famous American bank robbers

• Johnny Dobbs
• The James Brothers, Frank and Jesse
• John Ashley
• Butch Cassidy
• The Dalton Brothers, Grat, Bob, and Emett
• Wilbur Underhill
• Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd
• George "Baby Face" Nelson
• Bobby "One-Eye" Wilcoxson
• Willie "The Actor" Sutton
• Bonnie and Clyde
• Naomi Betts

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