A daring thief, disguised with a cane and neck brace, faked a limp while robbing a Louisiana bank last Friday—only to abandon the ruse and sprint away with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to police.
The brazen robbery occurred at a Fidelity Bank branch in Slidell, a quiet city just outside of New Orleans, shortly before closing time on November 7. Slidell police were taken aback as they reviewed the bank’s security footage, revealing a lanky man, fully covered and dramatically limping into the branch.
The suspect leaned on a cane that appeared too short for him and avoided bending one leg, as seen in the video. His peculiar ensemble included a gray jumpsuit, a large black-rimmed hat, sunglasses, a medical face mask, a clear fanny pack, and a conspicuous neck brace.
According to a news release from the Slidell Police Department, the alleged thief staggered up to the teller, handed over a note, and announced that “it was a robbery.” In response, the teller placed an undisclosed amount of cash on the counter, which the suspect swiftly swept into his fanny pack.
With the cash in hand, the man exited the bank, dropping his limp and casually walking out. Once outside, surveillance footage caught him sprinting down the street and into a nearby neighborhood, casting aside any pretense of injury.
Police attempted to locate the suspect with the help of a K-9 unit but believe he may have escaped the area by vehicle. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are seeking more information from the public.
The audacious nature of the suspect’s act caught the attention of many on social media, with viewers expressing disbelief over how easily he made off with the cash.
“Funny but not funny! This guy could definitely win an Academy Award!!!” one Facebook user commented on the department’s post.
“They need to start stashing some motion picture money close by for instances like this,” another suggested.
“Walks in with a handicapped tag, runs across the parking lot like he’s on a cross country team,” added a third commenter.
The Slidell Police Department urges anyone with information about the robbery to come forward.
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