New Jersey – State On Pace For Record 200 Bank Robberies

New Jersey – State is on pace to reach 200 bank robberies this year, a record that would shatter the 173 heists registered in 2004.

Helping the increase in heists, in part, is “The Mad Hatter.”
He is a middle-aged bank robber known for his ever-changing headgear who has 16 holdups to his credit over the last eight months.

Experts say that an increase in the number of bank branches, as well as extended bank hours, coupled with many choosing not to install glass partitions between tellers and customers are making them easier targets for robbers.

To deter robbers, some banks are using digital security cameras that can send images to computers in police patrol cars. [wnbc]