Man Dresses Up As Tree, Then Robs Bank. No, Really…

Just as the Citizen Bank branch opened Saturday morning, a man walked in with leaves and branches duct-taped to his head and torso, and robbed the place.

“He really went out on a limb,” police Sgt. Ernie Goodno said Sunday.

Police said the leafy man didn’t saying anything about having a weapon, just demanded cash, and was given an undisclosed amount.

Although the branches and leaves obscured much of the man’s face, someone who saw images from the bank’s security camera recognized the robber and called police.

Officers said James Coldwell, 49, was arrested early Sunday at his Manchester home and charged with robbery.

Arraignment was not expected until Monday.

JOKESTARTERS:

• Authorities figured out the robber’s age by cutting him in half, then counting the rings inside.
• Bank tellers were relieved that the robber didn’t have any weapons, although several commented on his sharp branches.
• One worker was traumatized because of an illogical fear of talking trees, and is undergoing counseling.
• Tons of easy puns on this one, including what the cop said (“went out on a limb”); Jokestarter words to work with: bank branch, leaf, bark, sap, trunk, etc.

SOURCE:

• Seattle P-I