Bank Robber Pleads Guilty in Boston Federal Court
A brazen bank robbery in Charlestown has ended with a guilty plea from the suspect. Robert H. Brady, 41, pleaded guilty on [no date given] in federal court in Boston to one count of bank robbery.
According to authorities, on June 28, 2018, an individual, later identified as Brady, entered a branch of the Cambridge Savings Bank in Charlestown, approached a teller, and demanded the bank’s money. The teller gave Brady money from her cash drawer, which included a GPS tracking device. Brady then fled the scene.
Law enforcement activated the GPS tracking device, and a short time later, located and arrested Brady. At the time of his arrest, Brady was in possession of the bank’s money and the GPS tracking device.
Brady is currently in federal custody and is scheduled to be sentenced on May 7, 2019. The charge provides for a sentence of no greater than 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kenneth G. Shine of U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling’s Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case. The FBI and Boston Police Department worked together to apprehend Brady and recover the stolen funds.
The Cambridge Savings Bank was relieved that the suspect was caught and the stolen funds were recovered. The bank’s safety and security is a top priority, and they will continue to work with law enforcement to ensure the safety of their customers and employees.
Brady is facing serious consequences for his actions. The maximum sentence for bank robbery is 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. Brady’s sentence will be determined by U.S. District Court Judge Douglas P. Woodlock.
A federal investigation into the bank robbery was conducted by the FBI and the Boston Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kenneth G. Shine of U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling’s Major Crimes Unit.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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