Some hold-up stories.

[arnisador]

Yes, people do still use sticks in stick-ups:
http://www.canada.com/search/story.aspx?id=65836173-d2c4-458f-b5ce-57c0de6ff3de

Robber disarmed with Christmas wrapping paper:
http://www.canada.com/search/story.aspx?id=a3a4c9e1-da43-4a1e-ac52-f59b23419109

Bandit falls on own knife, dies:
http://www.canada.com/search/story.aspx?id=8e6df8a7-7998-440e-aa11-0076f34caadf