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In a brazen daytime heist, David Ortiz robbed a Brinks armored truck in Queens, making off with over $500,000 destined for a Bank of America branch. The crime occurred when Ortiz, armed with a firearm, threatened the truck’s employees and stole the cash. The incident happened in broad daylight, putting the victims in fear for their lives. Ortiz pleaded guilty to the crime in federal court in Brooklyn.
Ortiz’s guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney Joseph Nocella, FBI Assistant Director in Charge James C. Barnacle, Jr., and NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch. The defendant faces a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years’ imprisonment for brandishing a firearm, in addition to any sentence imposed for the bank robbery charges, and restitution.
The investigation was a joint effort between the FBI and NYPD, who moved quickly to track down Ortiz and bring him to justice. The agencies’ work ensured that the defendant would face federal charges for his violent actions.
The guilty plea brings an end to the case, but the impact of the crime will be felt by the community for some time. The robbery was a stark reminder of the violence and danger that can occur in broad daylight, even in a busy neighborhood like Queens.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: New York
- Location: NY
- Source: DOJ Press Release
