BOSTON – A brazen bank robbery shook the streets of Charlestown last summer, and today, the alleged mastermind behind the heist has been charged.
According to federal prosecutors, Robert H. Brady, 40, of Charlestown, robbed a branch of the Cambridge Savings Bank on June 28, 2018. The daring daylight heist netted Brady approximately $912.00 in cash.
Brady, who is currently being held in state custody, was indicted on one count of bank robbery by a federal grand jury. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, a fine of $250,000, and restitution in the amount of $912.00.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kenneth G. Shine of U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling’s Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case. The FBI Boston Field Office, led by Special Agent in Charge Harold H. Shaw, investigated the crime.
The details contained in the charging documents are allegations, and Brady is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The bank robbery was a shocking incident in the normally quiet neighborhood of Charlestown. The brazen nature of the crime has left many in the community wondering what led Brady to commit such a crime.
Brady’s indictment is a significant development in the case, marking a major step towards bringing closure to the victims of the bank robbery. The case is a sobering reminder of the importance of community vigilance and the need for law enforcement agencies to work together to combat crime.
The investigation into the bank robbery was a collaborative effort between the FBI and other law enforcement agencies. The case highlights the importance of partnership and cooperation in the pursuit of justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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