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Evolution of Bank Heists
Bank heists have evolved from coordinated takeover-style robberies to simpler methods such as passing threatening notes to tellers. The concept of bank heists in Hollywood is outdated, as the main concern now is if the robber can escape before the police arrive. Despite the decline in these elaborate heists, banks and insurance companies still invest in high-tech security systems influenced by the fantasy of bank robberies portrayed in movies, rather than real-world threats.
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