Rick James performs onstage at the Holiday Star Theater, Merrillville, Indiana on Sept. 9, 1983.

A man chose an unexpected disguise when robbing an Indianapolis credit union last Saturday (Sept. 19): legendary soul singer Rick James.

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Sporting a wig that looked very much like James's signature long braids with beads, the alleged robber approached tellers with a gun drawn, demanding an undisclosed amount of money. His accomplice? A man dressed as the Youngblood Priest from 1970s blaxploitation classic Super Fly.

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At press time, the robbers have not yet been apprehended by police.