Patrick James Murray, Bank Robbery, Colorado 2022

A brazen bank robber who struck three times in January 2021 has been sentenced to 10 long years in federal prison. Patrick James Murray, 30, orchestrated the daring heists in Lakewood, Arvada, and Lakewood, Colorado.

According to the plea agreement, Murray entered a Chase Bank in Lakewood, a Chase Bank in Arvada, and a US Bank in Lakewood on three separate days in January 2021. He handed the teller a note reading, ‘This is a robbery,’ and demanded cash.

On January 30, 2021, police caught Murray following a short foot chase outside another bank in Westminster. The quick thinking of officers on the scene thwarted Murray’s escape and ended his reign of terror.

‘We appreciate our partners who helped take this serial bank robber off the streets for a very long time,’ said U.S. Attorney Cole Finegan. ‘I sincerely hope this lengthy sentence deters anyone thinking of trying to rob a bank. It’s just not worth it.’

The FBI and its partners were able to quickly apprehend Murray after he robbed three banks in two weeks during January 2021. With today’s sentence, justice was served, resulting in a positive impact for our community.

United States District Court Judge R. Brooke Jackson sentenced Murray on April 28, 2022. The FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force, in conjunction with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Arvada Police Department, and Westminster Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Brian Dunn handled the prosecution.

Murray’s sentence is a stark reminder that bank robbery will not be tolerated in our community. The defendant will serve 120 months in federal prison for his role in the three bank robberies.

The case number is 21-cr-00058. The incident dates back to January 2021, when Murray committed the heinous crimes in Colorado.

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