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Feds Nab Suspect in $200K Marlborough Armed Robbery
11 Jul
Summary
- Brazilian national arrested in Florida for armed robbery.
- Suspect allegedly robbed a cash courier of $200,000.
- License plate reader data aided in identifying the getaway vehicle.
Federal authorities apprehended Helbert Oliveira, 47, a Brazilian national, in Florida on July 10, 2026. Oliveira is charged with Hobbs Act armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery in connection with a $200,000 heist that took place last November in Marlborough.
According to the Department of Justice, Oliveira and an accomplice, Curt Porcher, allegedly followed a cash courier from a check-cashing business. Oliveira is accused of brandishing a firearm and taking $200,000, while Porcher reportedly served as the getaway driver in a rented vehicle.
Investigators used automatic license plate reader data to identify the rental car. This led them to Porcher, who had rented the vehicle. Porcher was indicted in April and is being held without bail. Oliveira appeared in U.S. District Court in Florida and was ordered detained. The case will be transferred to U.S. District Court in Boston.
Both men face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each offense.
