Man who went on bank robbery spree in North Carolina sentenced to 5 years in prison

(QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man who authorities said robbed four banks across Gaston and Union counties in 2019 and 2020 has been sentenced to more than ...

August 20, 2022
4:20 AM

(QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man who authorities said robbed four banks across Gaston and Union counties in 2019 and 2020 has been sentenced to more than five years in prison. David William Plyler, 62, of Charlotte, pleaded guilty, according to officials. On Dece. 18, 2019, authorities said Plyler robbed a BB&T bank located at 601 Hawley Avenue in Belmont. On that date, Plyler walked into the bank and handed the teller a note demanding cash. The teller told Plyler she was unable to read the note, at which point Plyler began to yell and demand money.

Ciara Lankford