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A man tried to rob 2 banks in 1 day, but he was having a really bad day, police say

Police are looking for a bank robbery suspect wanted for questioning in at least four bank robberies dating back to April 24.
Police are looking for a bank robbery suspect wanted for questioning in at least four bank robberies dating back to April 24. Fort Worth Police Department

Thursday was not a good day for this suspected bank robber.

And if Fort Worth police have their way, his future won’t be so bright, either.

The suspect walked into the Bank of America in the 100 block of East Seminary Drive about 1:30 p.m. Thursday and handed the teller a note that said: “This is a robbery give me all your money.”

The teller was scared, according to a police news release. But she was protected by a barrier and pushed the panic alarm and walked away.

The robber walked away empty-handed.

A short time later the suspect went to the Community National Bank & Trust of Texas in the 3900 block of Boat Club Road in Lake Worth. This time he got some cash, but it came with a dye pack that exploded after he left the bank, according to police.

The suspect dumped the cash and was possibly burned or stained by the dye, police said.

Police said they believe this is the same suspect who robbed the Woodhaven Bank on Bridge Street in Fort Worth on April 24 and the Frost Bank in Mansfield on April 26, the release said.

Anyone with information about these robberies or who can identify this suspect is asked to call police at 817-392-4222.

Mitch Mitchell: 817-390-7752, @mitchmitchel3

This story was originally published May 7, 2017 at 10:32 AM with the headline "A man tried to rob 2 banks in 1 day, but he was having a really bad day, police say."

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