ATLANTA – A Macon man has pleaded guilty in federal court to robbing two credit unions in 2022 and attempting to rob a third.
Felix Cordes, 57, faces up to 25 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 after pleading guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court in Macon to using a firearm to rob the MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union in April 2022 and the Central Georgia Regional Credit Union the following month, stealing $38,374. Both credit unions are located in Macon.
Cordes also admitted to a third robbery attempt at another MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union in May 22, which was unsuccessful.
The robberies caused employees of the credit unions to suffer panic attacks, U.S. Attorney Peter Leary said Friday.
“Bank tellers were terrified when Felix Cordes walked into their workplace and threatened them with a firearm, a scene he replayed again and then attempted a third time,” Leary said. “His final act (was) thwarted by brave credit union employees who saw him coming with a gun and quickly locked down the bank.”
“Felix Cordes was a ruthless and relentless criminal who possibly could have killed innocent bank employees had he not been stopped by the diligent work of investigators,” added Bibb County Sheriff David Davis. “We can be grateful that justice has been served and he will be held accountable for spreading mayhem in our community.”
A sentencing date will be determined by the court. Besides the prison time and fine, Cordes faces five years of supervised release following his prison term.