Man Indicted in Connection with Denver-Area Carjackings, Robberies

DENVER—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Keenan Shane Clodfelter, age 20, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 11 counts, including 3 counts of Carjacking, 3 counts of Robbery, and 5 counts of Brandishing a Firearm in relation to the Carjacking and Robbery charges.  The crimes took place throughout the Denver metro area. 

According to the indictment, on or about October 4, 2023, Clodfelter carjacked a 2013 Toyota Highlander.  On the same day, he attempted to carjack a Hyundai Genesis, resulting in a gunshot wound to the arm of a victim.  On or about November 20, 2023, Clodfelter carjacked a 2010 Toyota Scion TC.  The Indictment also charges Clodfelter in connection with the robberies of a 7-Eleven located on East Quincy Avenue in Aurora and Pour Boy Liquor on 20th Avenue in Lakewood on November 20th, as well as the robbery of a Circle K on Kalamath Street in Denver on November 21st. 

This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Lakewood Police Department.  This case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Leah Perczak and Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Dunn.

The charges contained in the indictment are allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Case Number: 23-cr-00503-RMR