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Why use a note in a robbery?
Bank robbers often use notes to avoid speaking, which can leave behind voiceprints or reveal their identity. It also helps them communicate their demands clearly and quickly, reducing the chance of misunderstandings or the teller raising an alarm. In this story, the suspect used a note while asking the manager to hold the kitten.
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