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"American Greed," a new series on CNBC, explores the worlds of scams, cons and schemes.
In Episode #4, a serial bank robber strikes Chicago's western suburbs. |
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THE BANDIT |
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| The Wheaton Bandit |
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THE FBI AGENT |
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| Agent Kaley |
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| SCENE 1 - Wheaton, Illinois - considered a nice place to raise a family. But a shadow hangs over this affluent Chicago suburb. A serial bank robber is armed and ready for a fight. |
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| SCENE 2 - He's bold, fast and wields a weapon with precision. He always wears a tactical mask and at times body armor. He's "The Wheaton Bandit." |
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| SCENE 3 - His strikes are unpredictable. He eludes police and leaves few clues behind. But most victims remember one thing -- the bright blue eyes behind his mask. |
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| SCENE 4 - FBI agents are on the case. With each passing day, the mission to capture him becomes more urgent. "American Greed" joins the search and investigates the effects serial bank robbers have on the banking industry. |
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Wheaton Det. Steve Hamill on how the Wheaton Bandit has become more brazen over time. |
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FBI Special Agent Bill Monroe on why the Wheaton Bandit is difficult to catch. |
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Linda Koch, President of the Illinois Bankers Assoc. on why bank robberies are on the rise in Chicago. |
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Bank teller victim Janet Englund's wish for the Wheaton Bandit. |
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The series is narrated by actor Stacy Keach and produced exclusively for CNBC, America's Business Channel, by Kurtis Productions.
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