Detroit Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing and Attempting to Rob Banks and Credit Unions
DETROIT – A Detroit man has pleaded guilty to robbing and attempting to rob banks and credit unions in the city.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Dorian Trevor Sykes, 42, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to four counts of bank and credit union robbery and an attempted bank robbery.
The incidents took place between March 6 and 12, 2025, with Sykes robbing two credit unions and one bank of over $20,000 and attempting to rob one bank.
In the last two incidents, Sykes used a high-end luxury car – rented at over $1,000 per day – which he also used to lead police on a high-speed chase.
Sentencing is scheduled for March 17, 2026. A conviction for bank and credit union robbery or attempted bank robbery carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both.
The case was investigated by the FBI Macomb County Gang and Violent Crime Task Force, with assistance from the Sterling Heights Police Department, Livonia Police Department, Redford Township Police Department, and Lathrup Village Police Department.
The case was prosecuted by the Violent and Major Crimes Unit of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan.
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Key Facts
- State: Michigan
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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