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Daniel Shaw—aka “Flat Bill Bandit”—Indicted for Broomfield Bank Robbery

U.S. Attorney’s Office September 16, 2010
  • District of Colorado (303) 454-0100

DENVER—A federal grand jury in Denver late yesterday returned a one count indictment charging Daniel Shaw, age 20, of Centennial, Colorado, with armed bank robbery, United States Attorney John Walsh and FBI Special Agent in Charge James Davis announced. Shaw, who is believed to be the “Flat Bill Bandit,” was arrested without incident early yesterday morning by FBI agents and Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Deputies. The defendant will next make his initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Denver, where he will be advised of the charges pending against him. Shaw was called the “Flat Bill Bandit” due to the style of baseball cap worn during the bank robbery.

According to the indictment, on September 14, 2010, Shaw, by force, intimidation and violence, robbed the Chase Bank, located at 4580 West 121st Avenue in Broomfield, Colorado. The indictment further alleges that Shaw used a dangerous weapon, a handgun, during the bank robbery.

After the bank robbery the FBI asked the public for assistance in locating the “Flat Bill Bandit.” Tips first came in to the Wheat Ridge Police Department, and after further investigation, law enforcement agents and officers were led to an address in Arapahoe County. The media and public were essential to the location and apprehension of the defendant.

“Thanks to the news media and alert citizens, Daniel Shaw was identified, located, and apprehended,” United States Attorney John Walsh said.

“Today’s arrest is an excellent example of how the FBI works closely with local law enforcement, the media, and the public, to solve violent crimes,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge James Davis.

If convicted, Shaw faces not more than 25 years in federal prison, and up to a $250,000 fine.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force, with substantial assistance from Wheat Ridge Police Department and the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.

Shaw is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney David Conner.

The charges contained in the indictment are only allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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