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Bank Robberies Rise, Hoover Warns Of Feverish Trend
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover warned that bank robberies have surged to 517 offenses in 1954 from 226 in 1950, driven by lone wolves and amateurs. He urged coordinated action by banks, law enforcement and the public, noting shifting patterns to every institution as a potential target and ongoing cross country seminars on robbery techniques.
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