NYC Bank Robbery Spree Ends in Arrest

A serial bank thief was apprehended on Wednesday after a five-day robbery spree across New York City in March. Gustavo DeJesus-Torres, 33, was arrested in Newark, New Jersey, by the US Marshals Service.

Details of the Robbery Attempts

Between March 13 and 17, DeJesus-Torres attempted to rob six Chase bank locations throughout the city. These included branches in Downtown Brooklyn and Flatbush, Harlem, the Melrose section of the Bronx, and the Queens neighborhoods of Long Island City and Jackson Heights.

Method and Gains

At each location, the suspect allegedly passed a note to a bank teller demanding money and threatening harm if demands weren’t met. He was successful in robbing three of the locations, netting $320 from Jackson Heights, $265 from Flatbush, and $20 from the Harlem branch – for a total of $600.

Previous Criminal History

DeJesus-Torres has a history of bank robberies. He was previously arrested in New Jersey in June 2021 after robbing a Chase bank in Newark and escaping with $6,000. He is also suspected of involvement in an April 2025 robbery at a TD Bank in TriBeCa, where he allegedly stole $600.

Coordinated Arrest and Charges

The US Marshals Service collaborated with the NYPD and Newark police, utilizing surveillance footage, investigative leads, and public tips to locate and arrest DeJesus-Torres. He now faces charges for violating the terms of his federal supervision, as well as additional charges related to the recent robberies.

Official Statement

“We are committed to ensuring the safety of our communities and holding those responsible for their crimes accountable,” stated Nicholas Ricigliano, acting US Marshal for the District of New Jersey.