A thief attempted to conceal his identity from security cameras using lemon juice

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Evidence shows that bank robber McArthur Wheeler smeared lemon juice on his face under the belief that it would hide his identity from security cameras.

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en.wikipedia.org: 1995 Greater Pittsburgh bank robberies

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en.wikipedia.org: 1995 Greater Pittsburgh bank robberies. en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995_Greater_Pittsburgh_bank_robberies

The text states McArthur Wheeler covered his face in lemon juice believing it would make him invisible to cameras.

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The question and background confirm McArthur Wheeler covered his face with lemon juice believing it would prevent recording.

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