I Think I Shall Never See, A Bank Robber Lovely As A Tree

The green in this bank wasn't just limited to the money:

MANCHESTER – Police said this morning a tip has led them to an arrest in the leafy robber case.

James Coldwell, 49, of 50 Lowell St. has been charged with robbery in connection with a Saturday morning holdup at the Citizens Bank branch at 1550 Elm St.

The robber had duct taped tree branches to his head and torso to disguise himself, police said. ...

Goodno said the robber was a white man, standing about 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a thin build and very dark hair. He wore a bluish-colored T-shirt, possibly with red trim, and blue jeans. He also had thick glasses, Goodno said.

Then there was the foliage. "He had tree branches duct-taped on his person, as if he was trying to camouflage himself in the woods," Goodno said.

Apparently he didn't realize there are no more elm trees on Elm Street.

Despite his indiscrete getup, the robber got away with an undisclosed amount of cash -- and all his leaves intact.

All he wanted to do was take the money and make like a tree and leave.