Man In Wheelchair Robbed Bank

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MIAMI -- A man in a wheelchair said he robbed a bank because a homeless assistance center and a hospital refused to help him.

Larry Miller, 42, went into Pan American Bank on Tuesday -- an employee opened the door for him -- carrying a note reading, "Robbery put the money bag," police said. The note also had a number on it -- 1,500.

He first set the note in front of a bank manager, then, realizing there was no cash at her desk, gave it to a teller, said Miami police Lt. Bill Schwartz. The teller gave him two $100 bills.

"When he came to the door, he suddenly realized he only had $200 and became very agitated and started cussing," Schwartz said.

Miller, who had no weapon, threw down the note and wheeled to a Metrorail station, where a security guard stopped him and called police, Schwartz said. He told arresting officers he lost the ability to walk in a botched robbery nearly 20 years ago. Confirmation was not available.

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at the entrance just like parking garages do. They would be controlled by an automatic remote switch and would prevent a speedy escape by future robbers in wheelchairs (whether battery powered or manual).

-- Allen