Man Tries To Rob Bank With Dinosaur-Shaped Water Gun in one of the most unusual attempted heists in recent memory. The bizarre incident took place in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea, where a man in his 30s attempted to rob a bank using nothing more than a toy dinosaur-shaped water pistol.
The failed attempt has since become an internet sensation, leaving people both amused and baffled by the absurdity of the situation. While the event may seem laughable in hindsight, the moments inside the bank were anything but humorous, as employees and customers were terrified by what they initially perceived as a dangerous robbery.
Rob Bank With Dinosaur-Shaped Water Gun
On February 10, the unidentified man, wearing a scarf and hat as a disguise, entered the bank carrying a travel bag. As he approached the counter, he dramatically pulled out a black plastic bag, pretending it contained a deadly weapon, and shouted at everyone to get down on their knees.
The unsuspecting bank staff and customers, unaware that the so-called weapon was actually a plastic water gun, panicked. Fear spread throughout the room, with some people screaming in terror while others remained frozen in shock.
The robber then moved toward the counter and demanded that the bank employees fill his travel bag with 50,000 Korean won bills, the largest denomination in South Korea, worth around $34 per note. However, his poorly executed plan quickly fell apart when a 53-year-old customer, Park Cheon Gyu, decided to take matters into his own hands.
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Without hesitation, Park Cheon Gyu, a former member of a special forces unit, tackled the would-be thief from behind. Several bank employees joined in to help, and within just two minutes, the man was subdued and restrained, preventing any further chaos from unfolding.
The Toy Gun That Shocked Everyone
Once the police arrived at the scene, they took the suspect into custody and examined the supposed weapon. To their astonishment, inside the black plastic bag was not a firearm but a toy dinosaur-shaped water pistol.
The realization that the robber had attempted the heist with such a childish object left authorities dumbfounded. While the situation now seemed ridiculous, bank officials emphasized that, at the time, it was incredibly frightening for those present.
One bank representative stated, “People might find it clumsy or even humorous that a water gun was inside the plastic bag, but at the time, the situation was extremely serious and frightening, leaving employees and customers in fear.”
The employees and customers had no way of knowing that the weapon was fake, and for those few minutes, they genuinely believed their lives were in danger.
The Aftermath and Internet Reactions
As the investigation continued, authorities uncovered that the man had been struggling with financial difficulties and had been unemployed for five years. His desperate situation likely pushed him to commit the ill-fated robbery attempt.
However, his lack of preparation and execution turned the incident into a spectacle. Not only did he fail to carry out the crime, but he also made no plans for an escape, had no getaway vehicle, and failed to secure a real weapon, making his heist one of the most poorly thought-out robberies in recent memory.
The absurdity of the situation quickly caught the attention of internet users, especially in China, where social media platforms erupted with humorous reactions.
Many users found the entire event comical, with some commenting on the irony of the robber now solving his financial problems by landing himself in jail. One user joked, “Well, now the robber has solved his financial difficulties, in prison.” Another quipped, “I feel that even artificial intelligence could not generate such a hilarious news story.”
Meanwhile, the heroic actions of Park Cheon Gyu, the former special forces officer who tackled the robber, earned him widespread praise. His swift response prevented what could have been a prolonged and dangerous situation.
Park Cheon Gyu later recalled his thought process during the event, explaining that he immediately recognized the need to act when he heard the robber’s command. “I was handling some business when I suddenly heard someone shout, ‘Get down!’ I looked up and saw the robber.
At that moment, I thought that since there was only one robber, all I had to do was take the black bag from him. I felt that I was the only customer there who could handle the situation, and I wanted to end this as quickly as possible. My wife said this would be a birthday she would never forget,” he said.
Despite the attempted robbery ending without any injuries, the event has sparked conversations about the reality of financial struggles and the extremes people might resort to in desperation.
While the internet has found amusement in the story, it is also a sobering reminder of the difficulties faced by those who feel they have no other options.
The story of the man who tried to rob a bank with a dinosaur-shaped water gun will go down as one of the most bizarre crime stories in recent memory. While his plan was doomed from the start, his actions created a moment of real fear for those involved.
Thanks to the quick thinking of a former special forces member and the assistance of bank staff, the situation was resolved without harm. The internet may be entertained by the ridiculousness of the incident, but for those present that day, it was a moment of genuine terror they will not soon forget.
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