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A brazen bank robbery shook the city of Nashua, New Hampshire, on June 12, 2026, when a gunman stormed into the St. Mary’s Bank located at 4 Northwest Boulevard. The suspect, identified as 52-year-old Joseph Sawyer of Townsend, Massachusetts, allegedly robbed the bank at gunpoint. Sawyer was arrested on July 8, 2026, and is now facing federal charges. The motive behind the robbery is still unclear, but the investigation revealed that Sawyer was linked to a similar bank robbery in Boonton, New Jersey, two weeks later.
The FBI led the investigation, with assistance from the Nashua Police Department, FBI New Jersey, FBI Albany, New Jersey State Police, New York State Police, Warren County Sheriff’s Office, and the United States Attorneys’ Offices for the District of New Jersey, Northern District of New York, and District of Massachusetts. The agencies worked together to identify Sawyer as the suspect and bring him to justice.
If convicted, Sawyer faces up to 25 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Shannon. The details of the criminal complaint are allegations, and Sawyer is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The investigation is a testament to the collaboration and dedication of law enforcement agencies in solving violent crimes. The arrest of Joseph Sawyer sends a strong message that bank robbery will not be tolerated and those responsible will be held accountable.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Nashua
- Location: NH
- Source: DOJ Press Release
