Topeka Man Sentenced to 2 Years for Bank Robbery
A brazen robbery at a Topeka bank ended in a guilty plea and a two-year prison sentence for a 37-year-old Topeka man. Cade Michael Sharples, a resident of Topeka, Kansas, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for robbing the Kaw Valley Bank at 3000 SE Croco Road in Topeka.
On September 17, 2013, Sharples walked into the Kaw Valley Bank and handed a teller a letter that read, "I’m here to rob you. I have a gun. Do as I say and you won’t get hurt." Sharples then left the bank with an undisclosed amount of money and walked to his car, which was parked in a stall at a nearby carwash. Surveillance video from the robbery was released, and tips from the public led police to Sharples, who was arrested in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
The Topeka Police Department, the FBI, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jared Maag were all commended by U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom for their work on the case. Grissom praised the collaborative effort that brought Sharples to justice.
Sharples’ guilty plea was a significant development in the case, as it spared the need for a lengthy trial. The two-year prison sentence is a fitting punishment for the brazen bank robbery, which put the lives of bank employees and customers at risk.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of community involvement in solving crimes. The tips from the public were instrumental in bringing Sharples to justice, and it is a testament to the power of community vigilance.
Sharples’ sentencing is a welcome development in the case, and it brings a sense of closure to the victims and the community. The Topeka Police Department and the FBI can be proud of their work in solving the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jared Maag can be commended for his efforts in securing the guilty plea and sentence.
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