Bad signs for a bank robber

I believe the answer is:

sirens

(Other definitions for sirens that I've seen before include "Loud warning signals" , "Sea nymphs" , "Alluring women" , "Warning devices with loud wailing noise" , "Devices that warn with a loud wailing noise" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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