A brazen robbery at a Quik Trip in Wichita has ended in a guilty plea. Samuel L. Vliet, 26, of Wichita, Kansas, pleaded guilty to one count of robbing a commercial business in federal court.
According to court documents, Vliet robbed a Quik Trip at 110 S. Rock Road in Wichita on July 18, 2018. After leaving the store with money from the register, investigators lifted prints from a door where the clerk saw the robber touch the glass. The prints helped investigators identify Vliet and arrest him.
The Wichita Police Department investigated the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Kimberly Rodebaugh is prosecuting. Sentencing is set for January 3. Vliet faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.
Quik Trip is a convenience store chain with locations across the United States. The Wichita location was robbed in broad daylight, leaving customers and employees shaken.
Vliet’s guilty plea brings an end to a lengthy investigation. The case serves as a reminder that the Wichita Police Department and federal authorities will work together to bring perpetrators to justice.
The outcome of the case is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the investigators and prosecutors involved. The people of Wichita can rest a little easier knowing that Vliet will face the consequences of his actions.
As the sentencing date approaches, the community will be watching to see what the judge decides. Will Vliet receive the maximum sentence, or will he receive a more lenient punishment? Only time will tell.
Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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