A Brigantine man appeared in federal court today to face allegations that he robbed a PNC Bank in Marlton, New Jersey, on Dec. 8, 2017, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
Authorities charged Matthew Burney, 43, by complaint with one count of bank robbery. Officials said he appeared this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider in Camden federal court and was detained.
According to the complaint:
On Dec 8, 2017, Burney, while wearing a mask that covered the lower part of his face, allegedly entered the PNC Bank in Marlton and threatened to shoot the occupants if they activated the alarm. He pointed what appeared to be semi-automatic handgun at one of the tellers, threatened to shoot her, and demanded all the money from her teller drawer. The teller gave Burney some cash. Police said Burney then approached a second teller, demanded money from her, and then fled the bank after she gave him more cash.
Police arrested Burney on Dec. 15, 2017 and has been in state custody since that time.
The bank robbery charge carries a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense.