James Valentine Siehien, Bank Robbery, Arizona 2021

Tucson, Arizona - In a shocking turn of events, James Valentine Siehien, 53, of Tucson, Arizona, has pleaded guilty to one count of Bank Robbery and two counts of Armed Bank Robbery.

According to the plea agreement, Siehien admitted to robbing approximately $4,000 from a Chase Bank located in Tucson, Arizona on October 21, 2021. Five days later, on October 26, 2021, he robbed approximately $2,700 from a PNC Bank in Tucson, using what was later determined to be a fake explosive device. Finally, Siehien admitted to robbing approximately $2,200 from a First Convenience Bank in Tucson on November 5, 2021, while possessing an axe.

A conviction for Bank Robbery carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release. A conviction for Armed Bank Robbery carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to five years of supervised release.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Tucson Police Department conducted the investigation in this case. Assistant United States Attorney Adam Rossi, District of Arizona, Tucson, is handling the prosecution.

Case Number: CR-21-03071-TUC-RCC (LCK)

Release Number: 2023-040_Siehien

The sentencing is scheduled for May 30, 2023, before United States District Judge Raner C. Collins.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-az/pr/serial-bank-robber-pleads-guilty