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Dean Ceraolo, Attempted Bank Robbery, Pennsylvania 2013

Published December 15, 2014

Attempted Bank Robbery Rocks Philadelphia

A brazen attempted bank robbery shook the streets of Philadelphia on September 3, 2013, when Dean Ceraolo, 51, of Philadelphia, PA, allegedly tried to rob Citizens Bank at 1970 Red Lion Road. The incident has left residents on edge, wondering what could have been if the perpetrator had succeeded.

The would-be thief, identified as Dean Ceraolo, faces serious consequences if convicted. According to the United States Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the maximum possible sentence for this crime is 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and $100 in special assessments.

Investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Philadelphia Police Department have been ongoing since the attempted heist. The case is now being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Arlene Fisk.

It's essential to remember that an indictment is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The United States Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has taken a firm stance against such crimes, vowing to bring perpetrators to justice.

Contact: Patty Hartman, Media Contact, 215-861-8525, for more information on this case.

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Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/philadelphia-man-charged-attempted-bank-robbery