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Twice in the last week he's handed a note to bank tellers in Mission Viejo and Aliso Viejo demanding money. Problem is, he ran off both times before getting any money, prompting the FBI to dub him as the "The Empty Pockets bandit."
Yesterday in Laguna Niguel, there was some success when he scored some cash. But then the red ink dye exploded on him and the money as he exited the bank.
Authorities are not sure why he's running out but two speculations are talked about. One is that he is being tipped off by someone who is watching him by afar. They think that because he always has a bluetooth earpiece on. The other theory is that the economy has gotten this regular joe to the point where he is robbing banks, but very unprofessionally. Even the FBI is making fun of him.
Image via OC Sheriff's Department