This is one way to get medical attention……… The Chicago Tribune Reports:

A man in Gaston County, N.C., was jailed after holding up a bank for $1 — but the crime was all part of a larger plan, according to the robber.

Richard James Verone is 59 and was unemployed with multiple health issues before the crime. Varone says he robbed the RBC bank in order to go to prison and get treatment — he said it was the only way he could get healthcare.

Verone has an undiagnosed growth in his chest, two ruptured back discs, and a problem with his foot.

His medical ailments made working difficult after his 17-year career as a Coca-Cola delivery driver ended a few years ago. He tried living off of savings and part time jobs, but still came up short. He applied for Social Security benefits but only received food stamps which did not help his medical problems.

When Verone robbed the bank he presented the teller with a note explaining that he was robbing the bank and only wanted $1. He did not want to scare anyone and was not doing it for the money. After receiving the dollar, Verone told the teller, “I’ll be sitting right over here on the chair waiting for the police.”

Barone said he was hoping to get a three year sentence but was charged only with ‘larceny from a person’ that carries a shorter prison term. Sad!