A bank robber in New York has been dubbed the "bouquet bandit" after successfully carrying out a heist, armed with nothing more than a bunch of flowers.

The man -- who looked more like he was on his way to a date than a bank job -- strolled up to staff in a Manhattan bank carrying the flowers. He then plucked a card from the bouquet and handed it to the teller.

But it was far from a declaration of love; rather, the note demanded the teller hand him wads of cash: "Give me all of your $100s, $50s and don't be a hero," it read -- which we think it is safe to say was not written by a florist.

After being given the money the Romeo robber quickly fled the scene. He did, however, pause for long enough to leave the flowers behind for the distressed bank teller.

Amazingly, police say this is not the first time the man has struck with a floral weapon. On July 10, he robbed another New York bank with a potted plant, which he also left with the staff.

Keep reading to see the green-fingered raider in action.