The Birdseed Bandit
Jan 1976: Miklos Petrovics held up a Bank of America branch in Los Angeles, but instead of asking for money he demanded a truckload of birdseed. He also, "demanded the bank landscape its grounds and filter the building's air-conditioning system to fight air pollution that he said was killing his birds." Finally, "he also wanted the people of Los Angeles to 'join hands and march to the ocean to be cleaned.'"
After 90 minutes he surrendered to the police. He later pleaded guilty to a felony charge of brandishing a weapon and was sentenced to six months in jail and six months probation.
After 90 minutes he surrendered to the police. He later pleaded guilty to a felony charge of brandishing a weapon and was sentenced to six months in jail and six months probation.
Shreveport Journal - Jan 7, 1976
Venice Marina News - May 6, 1976
Comments
He must have been jealous of the Birdman of Alcatraz. He should be grateful he didn't try jumping in the water up there.
Posted by Virtual in Carnate on 08/04/23 at 07:16 AM
Did the bank landscape its ground? Did it filter its air-conditioning system? Did it clean its ventilation system while at it? Those ventilation ducts can get nasty with time, which makes people sick.
Posted by Yudith on 08/06/23 at 04:13 PM
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Category: Crime | 1970s