"Bank robberies may not exist in 'near future,' prof says"

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Bank robberies may not exist in 'near future,' prof says

By Geoff Nixon, CBC News

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/bank-robberies-may-not-exist-in-near-future-prof-says-1.2470440

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"Offenders are identified much sooner and no longer have the opportunity to embark on a robbery spree. Consequently, most commit far fewer robberies before being apprehended," Desroches writes in his paper.

With offenders being caught more quickly, Desroches says serial bandits still exist, but are "much less common than in the past."

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Desroches says today’s bank robbers are living in a less cash-reliant society, which is also encroaching on their livelihood.

"The increasing use of debit and credit cards, direct deposits, and online banking means that people rely less and less on cash to conduct business," Desroches writes.




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