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Bank Robber Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA (March 8, 2023) – In a shocking turn of events, Robert Marley Chapas was sentenced to 60 months in prison for his role in the 2022 robbery of a Wells Fargo bank branch in Anchorage.
According to court documents, on April 27, 2022, Chapas entered the Wells Fargo branch and passed a note to the teller stating, ‘This is a robbery, I have a gun. Empty your drawer & let me leave like a normal transaction. I am not alone, there are other people with me. Do not try to be a hero & get someone hurt. Do not call police or alert anyone! Until I leave the building or I will shoot, This can be easy your choice.’
Chapas then obtained $2,450 from the teller. The terrifying nature of the crime and Chapas’ history of committing other serious crimes, including a 2018 assault conviction from the State of Alaska that involved Chapas pointing a gun at a fellow motorist, were noted by Judge Timothy M. Burgess during sentencing.
The Court also ordered Chapas to pay $2,450 in restitution for the loss to Wells Fargo. Chapas was indicted along with co-defendant, Isiah Ishom Perry. In January 2023, Perry pleaded guilty to his part in the Wells Fargo bank robbery. Perry is set to be sentenced in April 2023.
U.S. Attorney S. Lane Tucker made the announcement. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Anchorage Police Department (APD) investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Seth Brickey prosecuted the case.
Chapas’ sentence is a wake-up call for those who would think to commit such crimes in our community. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Alaska
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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