New Haven Man Charged with Bank Robbery
A brazen bank robbery in Orange and a botched heist in East Haven have landed a New Haven man in hot water. Vincent Jones, 50, has been charged with two counts of bank robbery and one count of attempted bank robbery, according to court documents.
On July 31, 2017, Jones allegedly attempted to rob the Key Bank located at 245 Main Street in East Haven. He followed up with a successful heist at the Webster Bank in Orange on the same day, swiping $5,469 from unsuspecting customers. Just a year later, on August 8, 2018, Jones struck again, this time targeting the Bank of America in Milford and making off with $6,578.
Jones was taken into custody on August 9, 2018, on related state charges and has been detained ever since. He appeared in court yesterday and pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
The indictment against Jones alleges that he committed the following crimes:
• Attempting to rob the Key Bank located at 245 Main Street in East Haven on July 31, 2017
• Robbing the Webster Bank located at 247 Boston Post Road in Orange of $5,469 on July 31, 2017
• Robbing the Bank of America located at 1331 Boston Post Road in Milford of $6,578 on August 8, 2018
If convicted, Jones faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years on each count.
U.S. Attorney John H. Durham stressed that an indictment is not evidence of guilt and that charges are only allegations until proven otherwise.
The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and local police departments, including the East Haven, Orange, Milford, New Haven, and Waterbury Police Departments.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas P. Morabito.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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