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#1081607 - 11/13/08 09:34 PM one of our branches was robbed
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This morning one of our branches was robbed.
No one thank God was hurt.
All of our employees are safe.

This is a scarey world right now.

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#1081700 - 11/13/08 10:34 PM Re: one of our branches was robbed pjs
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Pjs...so glad to hear everybody is ok! I can't even begin to imagine!!!!
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#1081701 - 11/13/08 10:35 PM Re: one of our branches was robbed pjs
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Sorry to hear that but glad no one was hurt.
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#1081716 - 11/13/08 10:56 PM Re: one of our branches was robbed CRAatBOK
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Yes it is a scary world right now and I'm afraid it will probably get worse. Glad everyone is ok, although I'm sure they are all shook up right now.
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#1081739 - 11/13/08 11:30 PM Re: one of our branches was robbed corkygirl
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pjs - glad everyone is ok! People are so desperate right now, you just have to watch everyone!
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#1081757 - 11/14/08 12:05 AM Re: one of our branches was robbed Tigg
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Sorry to hear it but glad that everyone is OK.

I heard a bank in L.A. got robbed earlier this week (or last) by three men with weapons and they pistol whipped one of the employees because no one would open the vault, sent him to the hospital. eek mad

My daughter was robbed a couple of years ago, that was really scary and it took her awhile to get over it even though he didn't seem to have a weapon. Hope that everyone there gets over their anxiety quickly pjs and I hope they catch the guy (or girl)!!
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#1081805 - 11/14/08 04:49 AM Re: one of our branches was robbed bOaty
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OMG, Pat. I'm glad you are and everyone else is all right.
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#1081813 - 11/14/08 12:56 PM Re: one of our branches was robbed MichelleDawn
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Glad it was only a monetary loss.
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#1081833 - 11/14/08 01:35 PM Re: one of our branches was robbed Retired DQ
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Thank you everyone for caring.
It shook me up and I wasn't at the branch.
I think I am becoming more afraid as the years go by. I don't like myself very much for that.

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#1081856 - 11/14/08 01:57 PM Re: one of our branches was robbed pjs
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PJS, we had one branch that was robbed 3x in 2 years, it was very traumatic on the branch staff. We provided counseling, but it still is a shock and is very scary for everyone.
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#1081900 - 11/14/08 02:39 PM Re: one of our branches was robbed Retired DQ
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Glad everyone is physically ok, hope the emotional/mental wounds aren't deep.
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#1081954 - 11/14/08 03:46 PM Re: one of our branches was robbed RBanker
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So glad no one was hurt! I think everyone's EAP will be working overtime for a while with the seeming increase in robberies.
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#1082032 - 11/14/08 04:35 PM Re: one of our branches was robbed waldensouth
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I was terrified being in a branch. That only lasted for a few months. I like being in an Admin building where there are no customers!
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#1082045 - 11/14/08 04:42 PM Re: one of our branches was robbed Mrs. Rizzo
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PJS - was it a one-on-one or a take-down?

Glad that everyone is ok. It's a tough time to be in banking.
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#1082172 - 11/14/08 06:22 PM Re: one of our branches was robbed Snow Bunny
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Yeah, Pooh, I wonder if the holiday season cause an increase in robberies due to our failing economy. frown
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#1082295 - 11/14/08 07:29 PM Re: one of our branches was robbed Retired DQ
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I'm afraid it will.

It's a good time for branch staff to review their robbery procedures, and suspect description skills.
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#1082409 - 11/14/08 09:36 PM Re: one of our branches was robbed Snow Bunny
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Not to make light of your situation but I heard something on the news this morning that made me laugh. A guy tried to rob a bank in PA and the teller fainted so he went to the next two tellers and they didnt' have any money yet because the bank just opened. He got mad and left and said something about complaining to management. crazy

I think they caught him.
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#1082518 - 11/15/08 12:08 AM Re: one of our branches was robbed CRAatBOK
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How wickedly funny KC.

It was one guy in a hoodie,dark glasses, black gloves, black pants and shoes. They got a description of the vehicle but did not see which direction he drove off in. I'm not sure if someone was waiting in the car- I'll know more when I go to work Saturday.

Our teller line at that branch is made up of pretty much Amish girls - their clients/customers at that branch are probably 95% Amish too. It was one of my favorite branches to do my loan reviews at.

Thanks everyone.

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#1082718 - 11/17/08 02:36 PM Re: one of our branches was robbed pjs
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Glad to hear that no one was injured, pjs. All of us need to be alert and aware that people take desperate measures in desperate times. Will be saying a prayer for your folks!
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#1091584 - 12/04/08 07:27 AM Re: one of our branches was robbed East Texas
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Comment deletedGod bless the employees. They don't make enough money to risk their lives.



Let's keep bank-specific practices and characteristics out of the discussion
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