This is for real. I couldn't decide if it should go in current events or jokes and funny stories, so I'm putting it in both, don't want anybody to miss this, it's too funny!

MANCHESTER, N.H. (July 8) - Leaf it to New Hampshire, where a bank branch was held up by a man disguised as a tree.

Just as the Citizen Bank branch opened Saturday morning, a man walked in with leafy boughs duct-taped to his head and torso, and robbed the place.

"He really went out on a limb," police Sgt. Ernie Goodno said Sunday.

Police said the leafy man didn't saying anything about having a weapon, just demanded cash, and was given an undisclosed amount.

Although the branches and leaves obscured much of the man's face, someone who saw images from the bank's security camera recognized the robber and called police.

Officers said James Coldwell, 49, was arrested early Sunday at his Manchester home and charged with robbery.

no way !!! is that for real ?

yes it was on the local news here this morning

There were pictures with the article I read, it must be. That's one for the stupid criminals book!

If crooks were all that smart they wouldn't be crooks.