A daring bank robbery in New Jersey has left authorities stunned after a woman allegedly used a water gun painted to resemble a real pistol to steal $60,500 from a TD Bank branch in Princeton.
The incident took place in July when Ciara Brascom, 39, walked into the bank wearing a COVID mask, red glasses, and a blue hat, concealing the toy gun in her pocket. She approached the teller station and brandished the water gun, demanding money with a note that read “Give me the money” and threatening to use the gun if the bank’s alarm was activated.
Accompanied by a second teller, Brascom was escorted to the bank’s vault where she quickly grabbed the cash before fleeing the scene. Despite her efforts to evade capture, law enforcement agents were able to identify and charge her in September after a meeting with federal agents in Princeton.
During questioning, Brascom reportedly confessed that financial difficulties had motivated her to rob the bank. Unable to find an imitation toy gun that resembled a real firearm, she resorted to purchasing a pack of water pistols and black spray paint to create a realistic-looking weapon for the robbery.
If convicted, Brascom faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a hefty fine of $250,000. The brazen robbery serves as a reminder of the lengths some individuals will go to in order to address their financial struggles, with the consequences of such actions potentially leading to severe legal repercussions.
