WANTED: Woman Used Magic Trick to Rob Bank in Hudson Valley

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State Police in New York have asked for the public's help in identifying the woman in the photo who they say robbed a bank in the Hudson Valley - about an hour south of Albany - recently.

But it was the method she used in order to steal the money that has more than a few folks scratching their heads.

Bank of Millbrook in Pine Plains, NY. A woman, still wanted by police, robbed this bank recently using a sleight-of-hand trick Photo: Google Maps

Allegedly, she used some kind of magic trick, or sleight of hand, to distract the teller while she got off with $350, according to State Police from the Rhinebeck barracks in New York.

"The individual is alleged to have used a slight of hand technique during a transaction with a bank teller to steal $350.00." State Police, Rhineback barracks

Do you recognize her?

Police say the woman in the photo below is wanted for larceny at the Bank of Millbrook, which is located on Church Street in Pine Plaines, NY. The police didn't get into the specifics of the magic trick, just that she used "sleight of hand"

Anyone with information regarding the identity or location of this individual is asked to please contact the New York State Police at (845) 677-7300. Photo: State Police Facebook

What is sleight of hand?

Sleight of hand is what some smooth magicians use to deceive their audiences. In the world of card magic, it's things like" palming cards, false cuts, double turnovers, a false overhand shuffle with playing cards, etc."

Anyone with information regarding the identity or location of this individual is asked to please contact the New York State Police at (845) 677-7300. Photo: State Police Facebook

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