Malden Man Pleads Guilty to Boston Bank Robbery

Malden, MA - A 56-year-old Malden man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to an October 2015 bank robbery in Beacon Hill.

Anthony Pantone pleaded guilty to one count of armed bank robbery and faces up to 25 years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for August 1.

According to federal authorities, on October 9 Pantone and Russell Dinovo entered the Hingham Institute for Savings Bank in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. While Dinovo jumped over the teller’s counter and stole money, Pantone, remained in the lobby holding what appeared to be a handgun, according to authorities.

During the robbery, Pantone repeatedly said, “hurry up, let’s go” and “get the drawer” and also told the tellers not to look at the robbers. After putting $16,320 in a duffel bag, the two individuals fled the bank on foot, and were captured with the duffel bag shortly thereafter in a cab, authorities said. In addition to the cash, authorities said an item that looked like a handgun, but was determined to be a fake gun, was found in the duffle bag.

Dinovo was charged in a separate indictment with one count of armed bank robbery. His case is pending before U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns.