No more bank robbers?

According to an FBI report, bank robberies in the U.S. have declined from a high of approximately 9,500 in 1992 to less than 1,400 in 2023. Why have bank robberies decreased? This episode reviews are article from Investopedia titled “The death of the bank heist: Where have all the bank robbers gone?” This article presented five theories, 1) not a big enough payout, 2) fewer targets, 3) easier to get caught, 4) tougher prison sentences, and 5) better alternatives. A link to the article is included below.

Link: The Death of the Bank Heist: Where Have All the Bank Robbers Gone?