Cleaning Up

By Erin in News on Jul 14, 2005 2:41PM

Some bank robbers prefer masks. Others may choose to don a jaunty ski mask. The two men who attempted a heist on the North Side opted for the clever disguise of ...

... the neon orange and yellow vests of Chicago's Street and Sanitation department.

On July 6, the two walked into the Bank One branch at 2603 N. Halsted St. wearing the uniforms. They didn't make off with any money, however, as the Trib reports, because a dye pack exploded before they could leave the bank. Later they robbed the Bank One at 2752 W. Montrose Ave. and scored better -- the robbers made off with $30,000 after costuming themselves as ...

... painters?

Is it just Chicagoist or are bank robbers getting a little lazy?