| Bank Robbery Scandal Rocks Connecticut: | Grimy Times Investigates |
Stamfords very own Frank Pensiero, a 51-year-old man with a penchant for bank heists, has admitted to robbing three banks in 2020, according to a statement released by the U.S. Department of Justice. Pensiero, also known as Francesco Pensiero, pleaded guilty to bank robbery in a New Haven courtroom on [date].
Court documents and statements from the court reveal that on October 13, 2020, Pensiero and an associate targeted the Chase Bank located at 2855 Main Street in Stratford. During the robbery, the associate displayed a handgun on the teller counter, presenting a note that read “this is a robbery, give me all your money.” The teller handed over approximately $1,000 to the associate, and Pensiero and his accomplice made off with the cash.
Later the same day, Pensiero robbed the People’s United Bank located at 1160 Kings Highway Cutoff in Fairfield. Pensiero brandished a handgun, presenting a note that stated “This is a robbery.” The teller handed over $5,458 to Pensiero, who fled the bank with the loot.
On October 28, 2020, Pensiero and his associate struck again, this time targeting the People’s United Bank located at 95 Main Street in New Canaan. During the robbery, Pensiero displayed a handgun, presented a note demanding money, and verbally threatened to kill the teller and other employees. The pair made off with $9,130 before fleeing the scene in a red Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS. The car was later found set on fire on Green Avenue in New Canaan.
Pensiero was arrested on a federal criminal complaint on January 27, 2023. At sentencing, which has not yet been scheduled, Pensiero faces a maximum term of 20 years in prison. He was released on a $100,000 bond. Pensiero’s associate was charged with and convicted of related state offenses stemming from these robberies.
The investigation into Pensiero’s bank robberies is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Stratford, Fairfield, and New Canaan Police Departments. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Daniel E. Cummings and Amanda S. Oakes. Grimy Times will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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