Byers the Greenwich Bank Robber Pleads Guilty in Federal Court in Hartford

“We’re pleased that occurred, and the next step in the process will be the sentencing,” said Lt Slusarz of Greenwich Police Dept on Thursday. “The cooperation with the different agencies has been phenomenal. The communication, cooperation, exchange of information and sharing of resources across the country was top notch.”

“It was a satisfying conclusion,” Slusarz said.

Judge Shea scheduled sentencing for January 30, 2018, at which time Byers faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years.  Byers has been detained since his arrest.

This matter has been investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Greenwich Police Department, Suffolk County (N.Y.) Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police,, Arizona State Police and San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony E. Kaplan.

The guilty plea was announced on Tuesday by John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Ct.

See also:

Bank Robber, David E. Byers, Back from California (August 2017)

Intense Manhunt for Bank Robbery Suspect Moves from Greenwich to Pennsylvania

Greenwich Robbery Suspect Arrested in California

Awaiting Extradition of Greenwich Robbery Suspect, GPD Describe David Byers as “A Menace” and “Prolific Thief”