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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 by Edward Smith who stole $245,000 from City Bank on Wall Street in New York City. He was caught, convicted, and sentenced to five years in Sing Sing prison.

Famous bank robberies

Famous American bank robbers