A Connecticut man has been found guilty of two 2020 robberies, a bank and a Dunkin’ Donuts store, according to federal authorities.
Geoffrey Shapiro, 44, of Windsor Locks, was found guilty by a jury of the two robberies that took place in February 2020; the trial was before U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden, according to federal authorities.
Authorities, citing the evidence presented in the trial, said Shapiro entered the Dunkin’ Donuts, at 142 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, placed an order, “and then displayed a small handgun and pointed it at the employee at the register.” Shapiro stated “Give me the money” two times, according to federal authorities.
The employee gave Shapiro about $390, he said “thank you” and left the store, according to federal authorities.
Then, later in February 2020, Shapiro entered the Webster Bank at 141 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, and handed the teller a note that stated in part “Stay calm” and “I have a gun,” according to federal authorities. The teller gave Shapiro $1,837 from her drawer, took back the note and left the bank, according to federal authorities. Glastonbury police arrested him later that day at his residence.
Also in February 2020, a court-authorized search of Shapiro’s vehicle turned up a “handgun, the demand note Shapiro used during the bank robbery, clothes worn by Shapiro during the robberies, and other evidence,” according to federal authorities.
Shapiro was found guilty of one count of interference with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act robbery) and one count of armed bank robbery. Both carry a maximum term of 20 years in prison.
Shapiro is free on a $100,000 bond pending sentencing, which is not scheduled, according to federal authorities.
The investigation was done the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Glastonbury, Simsbury, and Westfield (Mass.) police departments.
