Four suspects robbed a Bank of America branch and then lead police on a chase through Los Angeles.
At times the fugitives were seen flinging fistfuls of stolen cash out of the car window.
Local reports said some of the suspects later jumped out of the car, a dark SUV.
The driver weaved through a downtown LA neighbourhood before he was forced to slow down by traffic.
Police moved in, handcuffed and removed two of the suspects as a large crowd gathered around the getaway car.