Joshua Sefnathn Chavez, Bank Robbery, Texas 2015

Dallas Man Charged in Bank Robbery Case

A 23-year-old Dallas man has been charged with committing the September 3, 2015, robbery of a First Convenience Bank in Dallas, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.

Joshua Sefnathn Chavez, 23, was charged in a federal criminal complaint with bank robbery. He is currently being held in federal custody on the charge.

According to the complaint, the First Convenience Bank, located inside the Kroger store at 752 Wynnewood Shopping Center in Dallas, was robbed by a male suspect, later identified as Chavez. Chavez approached a teller’s counter and handed the teller a dark-colored bank bag, a folded piece of paper and a withdrawal slip.

The teller opened the piece of paper that read, “This is a robbery no one gets hurt! Put all lose bills in bag! No trackers no dye packs. Gun in waist!” In fear for her life, the teller removed cash from her cash drawer, placed it in the bag and handed the bag to Chavez, who then left the bank.

After further investigation, detectives with the Dallas Police Department (DPD) determined that the suspect in the First Convenience Bank robbery matched the description of an individual who robbed a Chase Bank in Dallas two days earlier. The DPD issued a press release to the local media and to social media asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual who robbed these banks. Crime Stoppers received a tip that identified the suspect as Chavez.

Chavez faces a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted of the bank robbery charge. The U.S. Attorney’s office has 30 days to present the matter to a grand jury for indictment.

The FBI and the DPD are investigating the case, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Keith Robinson in charge of the prosecution.

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