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Bandaged Bandit Blamed For 7 Armed Robberies In Chicago, Suburbs
The FBI said the same gunman has robbed at least three banks, two gas stations and a pair of 7-Elevens.

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The FBI said the same gunman has robbed at least three banks, two gas stations and a pair of 7-Elevens.

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