Chicago Bank Robber Caught Due to GPS Tracker
Andrew Garland, the man who robbed a Loop bank on Thursday afternoon, made a critical mistake that led to his swift arrest. Unbeknownst to him, he grabbed a GPS tracker along with the stolen money, allowing law enforcement to track him down within an hour.
Garland allegedly confessed to FBI agents, admitting, “I did it. I messed up, but I did it.” Dressed in a neon yellow jacket and purple COVID mask, he entered Huntington Bank on North LaSalle and demanded money from a teller holding $4,000 in bundles of $2,000 each.
After taking the $4,000 and an additional $1,050 from the cash drawer, Garland unknowingly took the GPS tracker hidden in the money. Chicago police traced the device’s movements as Garland wandered through the Riverwalk, River North, and back to the Loop.
Authorities eventually located Garland in a taxi at 11th and State, surrounded by scattered cash. Garland allegedly confessed to the FBI agent, stating, “I did it. I’m sick from drugs, been awake for days. I needed money to get my own place to sleep.”
This incident highlights the importance of attention to detail in criminal activities and serves as a cautionary tale for would-be robbers.
