Mount Oliver Man Charged with Three Pittsburgh-area Robberies

PITTSBUGRH - One resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating the federal robbery laws, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.

The three-count indictment, returned on August 8, named David Payo, age 52, of Pittsburgh, PA as the sole defendant.

According to the indictment, on May 27, 2017, David Payo robbed the PNC Bank, located at 420 W. Waterfront Drive, in Homestead, PA 15120, of $3,460.00. On June 3, 2017, Payo robbed the Eat N Park, located at 3987 Monroeville Blvd, Monroeville, PA, of $5,396.83. On June 8, 2017, Payo robbed the Citizens Bank, located at 4010 Monroeville Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146, of $1,890.

Payo faces a total maximum sentence of not more than 60 years in prison, a fine of not more than $750,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Timothy M. Lanni is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Homestead Police Department, the Allegheny County Police Department, and the Monroeville Police Department conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case.

An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.