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Get It 'Write' Next Time.
MISHAWAKA, Ind. — An unclear holdup note may
have botched a burglary attempt.
Police are searching for two unidentified men wanted for passing a hold up
note that was so confusing the clerk had to ask what it was, sparking a
spat between the suspects who gave up and left the store.
The two would-be robbers entered a 7-Eleven store and lingered around for
several minutes before picking up several items and carrying them to the
checkout counter, according to the clerk.
The shorter of the two men told the clerk he needed to get some money from
his car. His suspected accomplice followed.
After spending about five minutes outside, the two re-entered the store.
The shorter man had a checkbook in hand and asked the clerk for a pen,
according to police.
The man then handed the clerk his checkbook with a carbon copy of a check
bearing the words, "put it in the bag." Below this phrase was a cryptic
statement the clerk claims was some sort of threat, according to police.
The clerk, apparently confused by the odd note, reportedly asked the
shorter man, "What is this?"
The man allegedly responded he did not know because his companion had
written the note. The men began to argue over the note before leaving, the
clerk told police. They drove away in a dark-colored Suzuki, police said.
Police suspect the pair may be responsible for a similar 7-Eleven robbery
just a few days earlier.
Source: Court TV, "Next time, write a little clearer," September
19, 2003.
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