A man who robbed a Newark bank but was caught two days later thanks to surveillance footage which showed a dye pack slipped into his stolen cash exploding was convicted Friday, authorities said.

A suspected bank robber faces multiple charges after surveillance video of a dye pack explosion and tips from the community led to his arrest, according to Newark, New Jersey authorities.

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police have released video of a red dye pack exploding on a robber escaping a bank in Newark. Officials say a male suspect walked into a Capitol One bank located at ...

When a robber demands cash, a bank teller can stick a dye pack into the bag so that it bursts shortly afterwards.

PASADENA — A would-be bank robber gave up during an attempted robbery in downtown Pasadena today when a dye pack hidden in the loot exploded.

WELLINGTON, Colo. (AP) - Four Colorado bank employees suffered minor injuries when a dye pack meant for bank robbers accidentally exploded.

A dye pack with the money exploded as he fled. Police believe the man now has red dye stains on his left hand and clothing. No one was injured during the incident.

A New Jersey man accused of robbing a Newark bank on Saturday was arrested Monday after video circulated showing his loot bag explode with the red dye pack a quick-thinking teller tossed in.