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Serial Bank Robber Sought by Police

55 W 125th St, Harlem, Manhattan

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Summary

  • Police are searching for Gustavo DeJesus Torres, 33, in connection with a series of bank robberies across New York City.
  • Between March 13 and March 17, Torres allegedly used demand notes at six banks, successfully stealing small amounts of money from two locations. No injuries were reported, and police have released photos to aid in the investigation.
  • If you have information, call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline or submit tips through the Crime Stoppers website.

Timeline

The suspect stole a total of $605 across the six bank robbery attempts.

Police have released photos of the suspect.

The incidents happened at 24-16 Queens Plaza South, 37-67 75th Street, 490 Fulton Street, 1462 Nostrand Avenue, 55 West 125th Street, and 360 East 149th Street. Police said the suspect ran from each location on foot. No one was hurt.

Police said the suspect used demand notes at six banks between March 13 and March 17, 2026, in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx. He got no money in three of the cases. In the other three, police said he stole about $320, about $265, and about $20.

Police are looking for a suspect, Gustavo DeJesus Torres, 33, in a string of bank robberies and attempted robberies across New York City.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 55 W 125th St.

The suspect stole a total of $605 across the six bank robbery attempts.

Police have released photos of the suspect.

The incidents happened at 24-16 Queens Plaza South, 37-67 75th Street, 490 Fulton Street, 1462 Nostrand Avenue, 55 West 125th Street, and 360 East 149th Street. Police said the suspect ran from each location on foot. No one was hurt.

Police said the suspect used demand notes at six banks between March 13 and March 17, 2026, in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx. He got no money in three of the cases. In the other three, police said he stole about $320, about $265, and about $20.

Police are looking for a suspect, Gustavo DeJesus Torres, 33, in a string of bank robberies and attempted robberies across New York City.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 55 W 125th St.

The suspect stole a total of $605 across the six bank robbery attempts.

Police have released photos of the suspect.

The incidents happened at 24-16 Queens Plaza South, 37-67 75th Street, 490 Fulton Street, 1462 Nostrand Avenue, 55 West 125th Street, and 360 East 149th Street. Police said the suspect ran from each location on foot. No one was hurt.

Police said the suspect used demand notes at six banks between March 13 and March 17, 2026, in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx. He got no money in three of the cases. In the other three, police said he stole about $320, about $265, and about $20.

Police are looking for a suspect, Gustavo DeJesus Torres, 33, in a string of bank robberies and attempted robberies across New York City.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 55 W 125th St.

The suspect stole a total of $605 across the six bank robbery attempts.

Police have released photos of the suspect.

The incidents happened at 24-16 Queens Plaza South, 37-67 75th Street, 490 Fulton Street, 1462 Nostrand Avenue, 55 West 125th Street, and 360 East 149th Street. Police said the suspect ran from each location on foot. No one was hurt.

Police said the suspect used demand notes at six banks between March 13 and March 17, 2026, in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx. He got no money in three of the cases. In the other three, police said he stole about $320, about $265, and about $20.

Police are looking for a suspect, Gustavo DeJesus Torres, 33, in a string of bank robberies and attempted robberies across New York City.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 55 W 125th St.

The suspect stole a total of $605 across the six bank robbery attempts.

Police have released photos of the suspect.

The incidents happened at 24-16 Queens Plaza South, 37-67 75th Street, 490 Fulton Street, 1462 Nostrand Avenue, 55 West 125th Street, and 360 East 149th Street. Police said the suspect ran from each location on foot. No one was hurt.

Police said the suspect used demand notes at six banks between March 13 and March 17, 2026, in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx. He got no money in three of the cases. In the other three, police said he stole about $320, about $265, and about $20.

Police are looking for a suspect, Gustavo DeJesus Torres, 33, in a string of bank robberies and attempted robberies across New York City.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 55 W 125th St.

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Radio Clips

NYPD Citywide 2 · Mar 17, 10:25AM · 0:30
Confines of the 10, unconfirmed 30, commercial, 138, number 10th Avenue. Confines of the 66, unconfirmed 40B, panic alarm, 704 Beverly Road, East 70 East 8 on the cross, unconfirmed. 10 minutes to 21 hours, confines of the 28, authority of the 283B, captain, holding a level 1 in regards to a confirmed 30 of a bank, 055 West 125, unconfirmed male, White, 25. He is slim-built, wearing black sweats, green hat, black jacket,
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Comments30

seemorekitty420Mar 18 at 1:32 PM

At least he paying his $3 fare

EL_MAYIMBEMar 18 at 1:33 PM

😂😂😂

ns972002Mar 18 at 9:30 AM

Funny he robs banks but pays for his fare!

Saundie60Mar 18 at 3:54 PM

You caught that one too huh? 😮🤣

PanzerBachMar 18 at 1:26 PM

How do you rob a bank and only get $600 😭 just get a job at that point

Saundie60Mar 18 at 4:02 PM

Exactly 😅

Hellooooooooo123Mar 18 at 1:39 PM

Really....like follow his Omny card. He swiped that right. Isn't that the purpose? So we can be tracked?! 🙄

secaucusUser1838288001Mar 18 at 2:16 PM

Facts they'll find him soon

seemorekitty420Mar 18 at 1:32 PM

At least he paying his $3 fare

EL_MAYIMBEMar 18 at 1:33 PM

😂😂😂

ns972002Mar 18 at 9:30 AM

Funny he robs banks but pays for his fare!

Saundie60Mar 18 at 3:54 PM

You caught that one too huh? 😮🤣

PanzerBachMar 18 at 1:26 PM

How do you rob a bank and only get $600 😭 just get a job at that point

Saundie60Mar 18 at 4:02 PM

Exactly 😅

Hellooooooooo123Mar 18 at 1:39 PM

Really....like follow his Omny card. He swiped that right. Isn't that the purpose? So we can be tracked?! 🙄

secaucusUser1838288001Mar 18 at 2:16 PM

Facts they'll find him soon

seemorekitty420Mar 18 at 1:32 PM

At least he paying his $3 fare

EL_MAYIMBEMar 18 at 1:33 PM

😂😂😂

ns972002Mar 18 at 9:30 AM

Funny he robs banks but pays for his fare!

Saundie60Mar 18 at 3:54 PM

You caught that one too huh? 😮🤣

PanzerBachMar 18 at 1:26 PM

How do you rob a bank and only get $600 😭 just get a job at that point

Saundie60Mar 18 at 4:02 PM

Exactly 😅

Hellooooooooo123Mar 18 at 1:39 PM

Really....like follow his Omny card. He swiped that right. Isn't that the purpose? So we can be tracked?! 🙄

secaucusUser1838288001Mar 18 at 2:16 PM

Facts they'll find him soon

seemorekitty420Mar 18 at 1:32 PM

At least he paying his $3 fare

EL_MAYIMBEMar 18 at 1:33 PM

😂😂😂

ns972002Mar 18 at 9:30 AM

Funny he robs banks but pays for his fare!

Saundie60Mar 18 at 3:54 PM

You caught that one too huh? 😮🤣

PanzerBachMar 18 at 1:26 PM

How do you rob a bank and only get $600 😭 just get a job at that point

Saundie60Mar 18 at 4:02 PM

Exactly 😅

Hellooooooooo123Mar 18 at 1:39 PM

Really....like follow his Omny card. He swiped that right. Isn't that the purpose? So we can be tracked?! 🙄

secaucusUser1838288001Mar 18 at 2:16 PM

Facts they'll find him soon

seemorekitty420Mar 18 at 1:32 PM

At least he paying his $3 fare

EL_MAYIMBEMar 18 at 1:33 PM

😂😂😂

ns972002Mar 18 at 9:30 AM

Funny he robs banks but pays for his fare!

Saundie60Mar 18 at 3:54 PM

You caught that one too huh? 😮🤣

PanzerBachMar 18 at 1:26 PM

How do you rob a bank and only get $600 😭 just get a job at that point

Saundie60Mar 18 at 4:02 PM

Exactly 😅

Hellooooooooo123Mar 18 at 1:39 PM

Really....like follow his Omny card. He swiped that right. Isn't that the purpose? So we can be tracked?! 🙄

secaucusUser1838288001Mar 18 at 2:16 PM

Facts they'll find him soon

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