10 Tips For Robbing A Bank From A Retired Bank Robber

8. Don't Start A Fight You Can't Win

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Clay Tumey never had to watch a situation turn violent, despite the obvious potential. Additionally, kindness to the actual bank employees was a tactic worth utilizing.

"I never felt guilty because I didn't attacked or assaulted anyone. Under the circumstances, I was as nice as I could possibly be to the bank employees because I did feel a little sympathy for them."

Tumey kept in control during his thefts and never saw fists fly or shots fire, but would he have engaged in a fight if the opportunity had arisen?

"That depends on the situation. If it was just some random guy trying to be a hero, I would have probably gone to any extreme necessary to get away because that's a challenge. On the other hand, if it was a cop or a security guard of some sort, I would have probably let them win. Probably."

This is tough talk from Clay in hindsight. Thankfully, he never experienced any altercations.