Two Men Charged with Robbery of Killingworth Bank

According to a press release, a federal grand jury sitting in New Haven has returned an indictment charging Marcus Dwyer, 40, formerly of New Haven, and Dario Pabey, 32, of Waterbury, with  last month.

The indictment alleges that, on August 6, 2012, Dwyer, Pabey and another individual took approximately $43,573 from the TD Bank on Route 81 in Killingworth through the use of force, violence, and intimidation. 

According to statements made today in court, it is alleged that Dwyer and Pabey, one of whom carried a gun, .  One victim was bound by the defendants.  After taking the money, the defendants fled the scene in a stolen vehicle, which was abandoned a short distance from the bank.  

The indictment was returned on September 7, 2012, and Pabey was arrested on that date. He appeared today before United States Magistrate Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons in Bridgeport and has been ordered detained.

Dwyer is currently being sought by law enforcement. A copy of Dwyer's wanted poster is attached. 

Citizens with information about his whereabouts are encouraged to call Detective Jim McGlynn of the Connecticut State Police at 860-250-5060 or Special Agent Lisa MacNamara of the FBI at 203-996-4132.    

U.S. Attorney Fein stressed that an indictment is not evidence of guilt. Charges are only allegations, and each defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

This matter is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Connecticut State Police.  The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Ray F. Miller and Sarala V. Nagala.

Information provided by a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice