ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A brazen bank heist has shaken the streets of Albuquerque as a local man is charged with bank robbery and aiding and abetting. Carl “Wizard” Gutierrez, 44, is suspected of allegedly robbing the BBVA Bank on Candelaria Road NE in Albuquerque.
On July 15, Gutierrez and an accomplice allegedly entered the bank, approaching the teller counter. The accomplice allegedly made their way behind the counter, opened cash drawers, and grabbed an undisclosed amount of money. The pair then allegedly fled the bank in a gold minivan.
A complaint is only an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Gutierrez faces up to 25 years in prison.
The FBI Violent Crime Task Force investigated this case with assistance from the Albuquerque Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Niki Tapia-Brito is prosecuting the case.
Gutierrez appeared in federal court on August 5 for a detention hearing and will remain in custody pending trial.
This is not Gutierrez’s first rodeo. He has a history of run-ins with the law, and his accomplice’s identity remains a mystery.
Gutierrez is charged with bank robbery and aiding and abetting. He is currently being held in custody pending trial. The case is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Residents of Albuquerque are on high alert after this brazen bank robbery. The FBI is urging anyone with information to come forward and cooperate with the investigation.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant: Carl “Wizard” Gutierrez, 44, of Albuquerque
Criminal Charges: Bank robbery and aiding and abetting
City and State: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date: July 15, 2023
Sentence or Outcome: Currently being held in custody pending trial, faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted
Dollar Amounts: Undisclosed amount of money stolen
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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