Despite a national decline in bank robberies over the past several years, Colorado remains among the top states for these crimes — a fact that concerns local banking leaders who report an uptick in heists.

According to the FBI, Colorado recorded 104 bank robberies in 2023, the most recent year with data available. That ranked third in the nation behind California (192) and Illinois (116).

Jenifer Waller, chief executive officer and president of the Colorado Bankers Association, said the state’s high ranking is nothing new.

“Colorado, unfortunately, has always been high in robbery ,” Waller said. “We compete with California and a few other states for the number one position on bank robberies.”

While incidents declined after 2021, when Colorado had 191 bank robberies, Waller said the

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