Moment 'desperate' man tries to rob bank with a vape disguised as a gun - only to be foiled when staff walk off and alert police
Daily Mail Online
A man in England attempted to rob a bank with a vape disguised as a gun, but staff calmly alerted police, leading to his arrest.Summary
Gary Fishlock, a 64-year-old man, attempted to rob a HSBC bank in Broadstairs, Kent, using a vape pen made to look like a firearm. He handed a note to a bank clerk demanding money, gesturing that he was armed. However, the staff remained calm, activated a personal alarm, and alerted the police while Fishlock was still present. Fishlock, who was experiencing homelessness and job loss, admitted to the attempted robbery and possession of an imitation firearm. He was sentenced to two years in jail, with the judge emphasizing the fear and panic caused to the bank staff despite his motives stemming from desperation. The staff member, Eleanor Gater, experienced anxiety following the incident.
(Source：Daily Mail Online)
