August 10, 2012

Brunswick man charged in Portland credit union robbery

Duane Toothaker is accused of driving two juveniles who robbed University Credit Union on Forest Avenue in December.

From staff reports

PORTLAND — A Brunswick man faces a federal bank robbery charge in connection with the December robbery of University Credit Union on Forest Avenue.

Duane Toothaker faces a charge of bank robbery and aiding and abetting such conduct. The offense carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

Toothaker is accused of being the driver for the two juvenile males to the credit union on Dec. 21.

One of the juveniles told authorities that a man he knew as "D" convinced them to rob a bank, provided them with the robbery note and shared the money with them, according to an FBI affidavit released today.

A total of $2,731 was taken from the credit union.

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