Las Cruces Man Pleads Guilty to Two Bank Robberies (December 2025)
Daniel Guereca, a 29-year-old Las Cruces man, pleaded guilty in December 2025 to two federal bank robbery charges that occurred in February 2025. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison. Two accomplices, Breanne Gallegos and Aarika Cuevas, also face charges for their involvement.
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December 2025 — 1 developments
Breanne Gallegos pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit bank robbery
It was announced that Breanne Gallegos pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank robbery and faces up to five years in federal prison. Aarika Cuevas was also charged with conspiracy to commit bank robbery and faces a similar sentence.
March 2025 — 1 developments
FBI, Las Cruces Police Identify Daniel Guereca as PNC Bank Robbery Suspect
The FBI and Las Cruces Police Department publicly identified Daniel Guereca as a suspect in the PNC Bank robbery and sought information leading to his arrest, offering a $2,000 reward.
February 2025 — 2 developments
Guereca Robs PNC Bank in Las Cruces, Stealing Over $3,300 with Cuevas's Help
Eight days later, Guereca robbed the PNC Bank in Las Cruces, New Mexico, stealing a little over $3,300. Aarika Cuevas assisted in this robbery by driving the getaway car and writing the demand note.
Daniel Guereca Robs U.S. Bank in Los Lunas, Stealing Over $6,000
Daniel Guereca robbed the U.S. Bank in Los Lunas, New Mexico, making off with at least $6,000. He was assisted by Breanne Gallegos, who drove the getaway car and wrote the demand note.