Woman in hijab attempts bank Robbery in Melbourne, Australia

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/tr...ngvale-melbourne/story-fnat7jnn-1226427712473



A WOMAN tried to rob a bank during a brazen attempted burglary in Melbourne's southeast last week.


INVESTIGATORS HAVE RELEASED AN IMAGE OF A WOMAN WHO MAY ASSIST WITH THEIR INQUIRIES. PICTURE:



Police are appealing for information after the woman attempted to rob the bank on Springvale Rd, Springvale at 11.15am on July 11.

Officers have been told the woman waited in line with 20 other customers before approaching a teller.

As she approached the counter she passed over a note demanding $50,000 and threatened to shoot everyone in the bank.

The female teller read the note but refused the woman’s request.

The woman told the teller that her children were being held hostage and the teller again refused to hand over any money.

The woman reached into her bag, indicating that she was in possession of a gun, however the teller still refused to comply with the woman’s demands.

The woman grabbed the note from the counter and fled from the scene on foot.
A Victoria Police spokeswoman said victims being held up were usually advised to comply with demands, however each situation should be assessed with precaution before co-operating with someone making threats.

“Every situation is different and a person needs to make their own assessment, however an individual’s safety is always paramount,” she said.

The woman is described as being aged in her 30s, of Middle Eastern appearance, 165cm tall with brown eyes.

At the time of the incident she was wearing a white scarf over her head, a black long sleeved jacket, black pants, slip on black shoes and carrying a black leather double-strap handbag.

Investigators have released an image of a woman who may assist with their inquiries.

Anyone with information* about this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au

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Recently there have been groups calling for a ban of the burqa in public places due to security issues, I believe it has more to do with their own personal views in regards to the Burqa.

But due to the recent surge in crime down under I pose this question...

The question I ask is should people with face coverings ie: motorcycle helmets, ski masks, niqab / burqa, large dark sunglasses etc, be asked to remove them before entering a bank?

This is not an attack on religion, but in regards to public safety.








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The picture is of a lady in a hijab. The title says woman in hijab. Where is the embarrassment?

There is even the possibility that the woman isn't a Muslim, but dressing as a Muslim...there is no mention of Islam in the article.

But instead of responding to the question, you launch a personal attack.

My mother is an Assyrian from Iraq, so I'm pretty sure I know the difference between the different Muslim head dress.

And for reference:

 

Here are a few more links on same story, most Australians don't know what's hijab is so they call it a headscarf, but the identikit photo clearly shows it to be a hijab.
Why are you mad bro?

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/br...-robbery-attempt/story-e6frf7kf-1226427769730

A WOMAN dressed in a headscarf waited patiently in line at a Melbourne bank before threatening to shoot everyone inside, police say.

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http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/my-kids-are-hostages-womans-robbery-bid-fails-20120717-226y9.html

...A woman dressed in a headscarf threatened to shoot everybody in a busy Springvale bank unless the teller handed over $50,000.

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http://news.google.com.au/news/stor...elbourne&ncl=dZqqrR7Wi9FeMGM&cf=all&scoring=d

 

The 'middle eastern' crime is so bad in Sydney and Melbourne that our police officers have had to create a special task force to combat it.

The post had no anti Islamic rhetoric in it, but y'all only see what you want to see.

 

I had a bad day at the office...

Spoiler

:grin:

 

Thanks...