The state Senate on Jan. 16 passed Sen. Eric Wimberger’s bill that would fix a law that let a Green Bay bank robber off the hook after robbing a bank.
“During an incident last year, a bank robbery suspect entered a Green Bay bank and presented to a teller a handwritten note demanding money,” Wimberger said. “But because the suspect did not threaten violence, charges were dropped, because robbery under current law has to include the threat or use of force. This fix strengthens state statutes and holds criminals accountable and keeps employees and customers safe.”
