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Man charged in 6 Pittsburgh area bank robberies

PITTSBURGH — A man has been charged for allegedly robbing six banks in the South Hills between December and January.

Christopher Furay, 33, was indicted on charges of bank robbery, United States Attorney David Hickton announced Wednesday.

Furay is accused of robbing a First Commonwealth Bank in Dormont, a First National Bank in Castle Shannon, a PNC Bank and a Citizens Bank in Bethel Park, a First Commonwealth Bank in West Mifflin, and a Citizens Bank in Brentwood. The robberies occurred between Dec. 1 and Jan. 16.

Furay faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both, per count.

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