Seattle robbery suspect Santa
If you recognize this suspected bank robber, police want you to call the robbery unit at 206-684-5535. (Seattle Police)

Police search for Bad Santa in Seattle robbery attempt

BY Stephanie Klein  on December 4, 2012 @ 1:56 pm (Updated: 2:12 pm - 12/4/12 )

Police are looking for a man who left his Santa hat on a bus after trying to rob a Seattle bank on Monday.

Detectives say the suspect walked into a bank in the Beacon Hill neighborhood, handed the teller a poorly spelled demand note, and then left without any money.

It's not clear why the suspect walked out, but it could be that the Bank of America teller didn't understand the demand. The note read: "this is a robary."

The suspect hopped on a bus as the bank staff called police. Police say he left behind his Santa hat as he got off the bus.

If you recognize the suspect, police want you to call the robbery (not robary) unit at 206-684-5535.

Stephanie Klein, MyNorthwest.com Editor
Stephanie joined the MyNorthwest.com team in February 2008. She has built the site into a two-time National Edward R. Murrow Award winner (Best Radio Website 2010, 2012).
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  • sportsguru wrote...
    man
    December 4, 2012 1:43 pm
    Trying to rob an establishment and can't even spell your demands correctly.
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  • chellesbelles wrote...
    Oh my goodness
    December 4, 2012 7:26 pm
    I wish I knew where this idiot was. I'd kick his butt and then turn him in.
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  • JMGilday wrote...
    my god
    December 4, 2012 10:47 pm
    if this isn't a 'stay in school' PSA, I don't know what is
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  • CH wrote...
    Warning Adult Language : Bad Santa . . . .
    December 5, 2012 6:20 am
    http://youtu.be/0-ydykr4P40
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