Still Needed: Training for Women Robbers in Ohio

Woman Tries to Rob Bank, Cop's Right Behind Her

May 7, 2010

Columbus, Ohio - Word to the wise: If you're trying to rob a bank, you should probably make sure there isn't a cop behind you.

According to Ohio police, 40-year-old Lois Harvey was all set to rob a bank - she had a note and sunglasses, but not much snap. Cops say that when she noticed a uniformed officer standing in line behind her, she proceeded to "abort the mission," run like hell, then eat the note.

Special Agent Harry Trombitas said Harvey, in sunglasses, handed the teller the note at a Columbus Chase bank branch Wednesday morning. He wasn't aware of what was going on, but when the woman noticed him, she grabbed the note and fled.

Trombitas said the suspect tried to swallow the note as she was nabbed, but then coughed it up onto the sidewalk. Eating the evidence only works in movies, or when you're stealing cupcakes.

The judge laughed heartily, then set her bond at $250,000. Harvey remains in jail. She is a graduate of the Ohio School for Really Dumb Women. You can read about some of her classmates here.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20004398-504083.html