Costumed "Bunny" causes commotion at Downtown Utica bank
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - A man in a bunny costume caused quite a commotion in Downtown Utica Thursday afternoon when a passerby mistakenly thought the man was robbing the M&T bank, Public Safety Commissioner Daniel LaBella said. According to police, the man, dressed in a bunny outfit for an event promotion, headed into the bank, with his kids wearing what LaBella described as "Freddy Krueger" masks waiting in the car. LaBella said a "concerned citizen" who saw the man entering the bank, grew concerned, mistakenly thinking the man was going to commit a robbery there, and called police. Police responded to the scene but found that no robbery was attempted, and the man was wearing the costume for an event promotion. The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC-WKTV News Channel 2. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Friday, Oct 3 at 9:34 PM What???? wrote ...the "concerned citizen's" name would't happen to be Elmer would it???? Flag for moderationFriday, Oct 3 at 9:33 PM you know how bunnies are... wrote ...I hope he didnt try to steal any "carots" from the vault !!! Flag for moderationFriday, Oct 3 at 8:42 PM YTMND wrote ..."Bunny" man had but one weakness.......Freddie Krueger Kids Flag for moderationFriday, Oct 3 at 8:39 PM How come??? wrote ...When I dress up as Daffy Duck and go to P and C no one calls the Fuzz on me? Flag for moderationFriday, Oct 3 at 11:46 AM Reflection wrote ...I think some"bunny" might be in a lot of trouble. When you go in a bank, you gotta "hop to it" and get out...no loitering allowed. Flag for moderationFriday, Oct 3 at 11:05 AM again wrote ...a concerned citizen became concerned!GREAT JOB! Flag for moderationFriday, Oct 3 at 8:53 AM Good job... wrote ...It was great that someone thought of calling the police. They very well could have been witnessing a crime in progress and would have saved many lives. The guy should have known better than to arrive at a bank with a mask on. Unless the event was at the bank and sanctioned by them...the article doesn't make that clear. Either way, diligence is the key. Keep your eyes open always. Flag for moderationThursday, Oct 2 at 10:50 PM sauliren wrote ...Hehehe! You never can trust those wascally wabbits! Flag for moderationAdd a commentMost Popular
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