Cops Say Her Bra Held $2K in Bank Heist Loot

The money from a New Britain bank robbery was recovered, but not in a bag. 

Tracey Ann Palmere, 41 of Plainville, reportedly stuffed $2,090 into her bra after a bank robbery, according to New Britain Herald.
 
“I did it. He had nothin’ to do with it," Palmere told police after a robbery at TD Bank on West Main Street on Wednesday, she told police,
 
The “he” she was referring to was Gary Leibler, 58, of New Britain. The two were together when they were caught, police said.
 
Leibler was charged with conspiracy to commit larceny and robbery. He’s been released on $5,000 bond. 
 
As for Palmere, court officials told the Herald she has quite a criminal record -- she's been arrested 22 times and there two outstanding arrest warrants.
 
She’s being held on $750,000 bond and is due back in court on May 21.
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