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Bank crimes on the rise: FBI
- By ILS corp
- Published 05/12/2009
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In their latest report that looked at bank crime statistics from the last quarter of 2008, the FBI has found that the number of bank crimes is rising.
From October 1 to December 31, 2008, the FBI recorded 1,645 bank crimes, with the vast majority being robberies of commercial banks. Twenty-five burglaries and three larcenies from commercial banks, mutual savings banks, credit unions and savings and loans associations were also recorded.
The FBI said that nearly $15.5 million was stolen in cash during this time, compared to about $12.5 million in the previous three months. Cash or other loot was taken in 93 percent of all incidents, and full or partial recovery was made in 17 percent of the cases.
Most bank crimes occurred on Fridays and of the identified culprits, 29 percent were determined to be drug users and 28 percent had previously been convicted in federal or state court for bank robbery, bank burglary or bank larceny.
From October 1 to December 31, 2008, the FBI recorded 1,645 bank crimes, with the vast majority being robberies of commercial banks. Twenty-five burglaries and three larcenies from commercial banks, mutual savings banks, credit unions and savings and loans associations were also recorded.
The FBI said that nearly $15.5 million was stolen in cash during this time, compared to about $12.5 million in the previous three months. Cash or other loot was taken in 93 percent of all incidents, and full or partial recovery was made in 17 percent of the cases.
Most bank crimes occurred on Fridays and of the identified culprits, 29 percent were determined to be drug users and 28 percent had previously been convicted in federal or state court for bank robbery, bank burglary or bank larceny.