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Arrest May End 'Mad Hatter' Robbery Spree
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The tea party may be over for the bank robber known as the "Mad Hatter."
The man who has robbed at least 17 New Jersey banks since September 2006 is in custody, according to federal authorities. The crook earned his name by donning a different hat for each heist.
"We believe we finally captured the Hat Bandit," a law enforcement official told The Star-Ledger, who first reported the arrest.
Photos See the "Mad Hatter" in Action
James Madison, 50, of Maplewood, N.J., was arrested less than 24 hours after his latest heist.
"We have a guy...who fits the general description of the Mad Hatter," FBI Special Agent Sean Quinn told The Star-Ledger this morning.
The FBI did not immediately return a call from ABC News for comment.
The arrest came after at least the 17th hit for the man authorities have called the "Mad Hatter." He reportedly made off with $3,000 from a Bank of America located inside a Pathmark supermarket in Union, N.J.
The thief's seemingly endless array of headgear has included a powder-blue camouflage cap, a red hunter's hat with brim, a fisherman's hat, a Yankees baseball cap, a cap with a military insignia, a red-knit sky cap and a burnt-orange Texas Longhorn baseball cap, according to reports.
The hat-donning bandit is reportedly known for his nerves and discretion. He robs banks by quietly slipping a note to a teller demanding money, and then exiting the bank calmly. So far, he has reportedly netted more than $60,000.
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July 23, 2007 | Permalink | User Comments (4)
I think Krista Kjellman needs to learn how to write. This story is extremely poorly written.
Posted by: informedone | Jul 23, 2007 3:18:33 PM
"The paper did not report whether the man was wearing a hat at the time of his arrest"
LOL! What kind of report is that?
Posted by: Bob | Jul 23, 2007 4:29:54 PM
This individual who illegidly robbed banks to the tune of 60K has a previous record for murder for which he only served 18 years. What a farce our justice system is! Imagine that, he murdered a woman and only serves 18 years in prison. The ironic part of it is, had he been left behind bars for the entire 40 years he would have been in prison and these bank robberies would not have taken place. I suppose if found guilty of bank robbery he'll do 3-5 years and then be out on the street again. What a miscariage of justice.
Posted by: TBlasi | Jul 23, 2007 10:25:37 PM
YEAY! Is he from England, too? And good point, Bob, where's the Hatter's hat? Did they find his Hat Closet? Does he have more then a lady has shoes? LOL!
Posted by: Katie | Jul 24, 2007 3:57:11 AM
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