'Careless' 12-time convicted bank robber... To the teller asking for ID, "Here it is"

A robber (right) who broke into a bank in Chicago handed the real ID card (left) directly to the bank teller during the crime. Photo by CBS Chicago

[Asia Economy Reporter Hana Na] A man who committed a robbery at a bank in Chicago, USA, was caught on the spot by the police after showing his ID card to the bank teller, revealing his identity.

According to reports from CBS Chicago and others on the 28th (local time), on the 25th, a man named Edner Flores (34) entered a bank in Chicago, stood in line, and waited for his turn.

When it was his turn, the man approached the counter and handed a note to the bank employee stating that he was armed and would threaten lives if his demands were not met.

The employee secretly pressed the 'silent alarm' and tried to buy time by engaging the robber in conversation until the police arrived.

The employee asked him how much he wanted, and he showed a withdrawal slip with $10,000 (approximately 11.2 million KRW) written on it. The employee said that an ATM card and ID were needed for the withdrawal and requested his ID. Believing this, the man handed over his ID card to the employee.

While the employee cleverly bought time, the police arrived, and the man was arrested on the spot.

The man was carrying a knife as a weapon during the crime. He was also wearing a mask, gloves, and a hooded sweatshirt with a cap, making it difficult to identify the suspect.

However, the man, who showed his real ID during the robbery, admitted to attempting to rob the bank during the police investigation. He even confirmed to the police that the person in the bank's closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage was himself during the review of the crime scene video.

He was found to have 12 prior convictions, including trespassing, drunk driving, and drug offenses, and is currently under investigation.

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