A Farmingdale man appeared in federal court today to face charges that he recently robbed TD Banks in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, and Wall, New Jersey, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.
Michael R. Volek, 53, was arrested yesterday and charged by complaint with one count of bank robbery. He appeared this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Douglas Arpert in Trenton federal court and was detained.
According to the complaint:
On Aug 25, 2017, Volek allegedly entered a TD Bank in Tinton Falls and handed a teller a note that read “put the money in bag now and nobody get hurt.” Volek then told the bank teller “put the money in the bag. Come on, I’m desperate.” The teller handed Volek some cash and he left the bank.
On Aug. 28, 2017, Volek allegedly entered another TD Bank in Wall and handed a teller a note that read “Put the money in bag now. This is no joke. I will shoot you. $100. $50.” Volek then told the teller “Give me money. If you don’t, I’m going to cut you.” The teller handed Volek some cash and he left the bank. Volek was arrested later that day at a motel in Neptune, New Jersey.
The charge in the complaint 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.