New York Man Charged With Robbery Spree That Targeted Six Manhattan Banks

CORNELL NEILLY has been charged in connection with a pattern of bank robberies and attempted bank robberies of six Manhattan banks between August and October of 2025, according to United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Acting Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), Vanessa Tibbits. NEILLY is currently in federal custody on allegations that he violated the conditions of supervised release imposed in a prior federal case and is expected to be presented today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron. "As alleged, Cornell Neilly robbed or attempted to rob six banks in multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. “Hardworking New Yorkers, including the tellers and customers at these six banks, deserve to go to work without worrying that they will become victim to this type of brazen conduct. And New York families should not have to fear for their safety on New York streets. The women and men of this Office will continue to work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to keep our communities safe.” “Cornell Neilly is charged with attempting to rob six banks across Manhattan by demanding cash from their tellers,” said FBI Acting Assistant Director in Charge Vanessa Tibbits. “This alleged spree is a bank employee’s worst nightmare. Preying on fear to satiate one’s own greed will not be tolerated. Along with our law enforcement partners, the FBI remains steadfast in disrupting any serial criminal targeting our city’s financial institutions.” As alleged in the Indictment and in public statements made in public court proceedings: Between August and October of 2025, NEILLY robbed or attempted to rob six banks across Manhattan, including in Chelsea, the West Village, and just north of Madison Square Park. At each bank, NEILLY handed a teller a note demanding specific amounts of United States currency. NEILLY took thousands of dollars from three banks whose tellers complied with his demands.