Ellsworth Bank Robber Myers Admits to Two Heists

BANGOR, ME – Two Bangor banks were hit in a five-day span in December 2018, and now the man responsible is facing serious time. Timothy T. Myers, 27, of Ellsworth, Maine, admitted in federal court today that he was behind both robberies, according to U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank.

The first target: a TD Bank branch on December 21st. Myers walked in and slid a teller a crudely written note demanding cash. The note didn’t mince words: “Give me the money or I shoot, no dye, $1,000.” The teller, understandably shaken, complied, and Myers bolted with the stolen funds. It was a quick, brazen grab, the kind that leaves bank staff rattled for weeks.

But he wasn’t finished. Five days later, on December 26th, Myers set his sights on a KeyBank branch. This time, he grabbed a withdrawal slip near the entrance and scrawled another threatening message: “Money now or I shoot, no dye.” Again, the threat worked. He pocketed the cash and disappeared into the Bangor streets. The same MO, the same cold calculation.

Investigators from multiple agencies – the Bangor and Ellsworth Police Departments, Maine State Police Crime Laboratory, Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, and the FBI – pieced together the evidence, linking Myers to both crimes. They didn’t release details of the investigation, but it was clearly thorough enough to build a solid case. The streets of Bangor breathe a little easier knowing he’s been caught.

Now, Myers is looking at a lengthy prison sentence. For each robbery, he faces up to 20 years behind bars and a hefty $250,000 fine. That’s a potential 40-year stretch for a few minutes of greed and intimidation. Sentencing is on hold pending a presentence investigation report from the U.S. Probation Office – a standard procedure, but one that won’t offer Myers any comfort.

The U.S. Attorney’s office hasn’t commented on whether Myers has cooperated with the investigation or offered any explanation for his actions. For now, he remains silent, facing the consequences of his choices. This case serves as a stark reminder that bank robbery, despite its seemingly old-fashioned nature, remains a serious federal offense with severe penalties.