Serial Bank Robber Arrested After Five-Day Crime Spree in New York City
Gustavo DeJesus-Torres, a 33-year-old serial bank robber, was apprehended in Newark, New Jersey, following a five-day crime spree across New York City. Between March 13 and 17, DeJesus-Torres attempted to rob six Chase bank locations, successfully stealing a total of $600 from three branches. His method involved passing notes to bank tellers with threats of harm. The US Marshals Service, in collaboration with the NYPD and Newark police, utilized surveillance footage and public tips to capture him. DeJesus-Torres has a history of bank robberies, including a 2021 heist in Newark.