Brooklyn, NY – The tense standoff at the First National Bank of Brooklyn took an unexpected and deeply emotional turn this afternoon as bank robber Sonny Lowenstein received a letter from his daughter, Mary. The letter, delivered by an unidentified courier, has reportedly thrown the entire operation into a state of heightened uncertainty and, according to sources, significantly impacted Lowenstein’s decision-making process.

The events unfolded shortly after the initial bank robbery began around 11:30 AM. Lowenstein, alongside his accomplice, Salvatore Gravano, were attempting to negotiate with police, demanding a staggering $1 million in unmarked bills. However, amidst the chaotic exchange of threats and demands, the courier, a young man in a dark baseball cap, approached Lowenstein and handed him a sealed envelope. Initial reports suggest the courier simply stated, “This is for you,” before quickly retreating from the scene.

Inside the letter, addressed simply to “Dad,” was a handwritten note from Mary, Lowenstein’s 12-year-old daughter. The message, according to witnesses, expressed a plea for her father to reconsider his actions and emphasized the profound impact his choices would have on her life. “She’s worried, obviously,” said Officer Michael O’Malley, a uniformed officer on scene. “You could see it in his eyes. He just… froze.”

Lowenstein reportedly remained motionless for several minutes, carefully examining the letter. Gravano, visibly agitated, repeatedly urged him to proceed with the robbery, stating, “Sonny, we’re almost there! Don’t let a little girl mess this up!” However, Lowenstein appeared to be wrestling with an internal conflict. “He looked… defeated,” stated a local shopkeeper who witnessed the exchange. “Like a weight had just been lifted off his shoulders.”

The standoff subsequently entered a period of relative calm, with Lowenstein reportedly requesting a private meeting with a police negotiator. Details of the subsequent discussion are currently unavailable. The FBI has been notified and is assisting in the investigation. As of this reporting, the situation remains ongoing, but the impact of Mary’s letter appears to have shifted the dynamics of this complex and increasingly precarious situation.