Accused robber disguised as Darth Vader indicted

PINEVILLE, N.C. — A federal grand jury in Charlotte has indicted a man accused of robbing a Pineville bank disguised as Darth Vader.
 
Thomas Gilbert held a shotgun and stole thousands of dollars during the robbery in March, prosecutors said.

PHOTOS: Man dressed as Darth Vader robs Pineville credit union
 
He faces federal gun and robbery charges in connection with the robbery.

Police: Man robs Pineville credit union wearing Darth Vader mask

He is held in state custody on unrelated charges and is scheduled to be in court Monday.

Read more top trending stories on wsoctv.com:

• CMPD investigating deadly shooting north of uptown
• Storm levels home on move-in day in Cleveland Co.
• WATCH: Onboard trolley video released in streetcar crash
• AP source: Hornets agree to contract with Tyler Hansbrough
• Dashcam video shows arrest of Sandra Bland before her jail death
• CMPD: Employee tied up during SouthPark jewelry store robbery

WSOC