This alert may not be shared outside your organization, Do Not Repost or send, place on other websites, List servers, or send to others via email, including other associations or parties. Members and Law enforcement use only. Contact us for any permissions. To do otherwise will result in the loss of membership.
Complete Story
01/23/2025
Man, 83, pleads not guilty to robbing Austintown bank
Vindy.com
YOUNGSTOWN — Forrest B. Lytell, 83, of Idaho Road in Austintown, pleaded not guilty to robbery and remained free on bond Wednesday after his arraignment in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court in the Nov. 20 robbery of the PNC Bank branch on Mahoning Avenue in Austintown.
Magistrate Nicole Butler continued his $12,000 bond, and he is scheduled for his first pretrial hearing before Mahoning County Common Pleas Judge Anthony D’Apolito at 10:30 a.m. Monday. If he is convicted, he could get about eight years in prison. He appears to have had no previous criminal charges filed against him in area courts.
An Austintown police report states that Lytell walked into the bank, waited in line and then handed a teller a note saying “give me all the money or else.” When police arrived at 10:20 a.m., they spoke to the teller.
More Info
Alerts
The FRPA alert system distinguishes us from other groups by gathering and providing information to law enforcement, retailers AND financial institutions.
more information
Resources
Your electronic library to help in fighting financial fraud for all of our partners.
more information