February 10, 2012 [4] www.kirklandreporter.com BY CARRIE WOOD [email protected] A Bothell man who robbed the Juanita Village Bank of America at gunpoint last August could face a six-year prison sentence, as recom- mended by federal prosecu- tors on Jan. 22. Anthony Ray Shindler, 43, was armed with a handgun when he robbed $3,563 from the Kirkland bank on Aug. 5, 2011 and fled on foot. FBI arrested him on Aug. 8 at the Totem Lake QFC, where employees recognized Shindler from bank surveillance. Shin- dler was a meat cutter at QFC. A magistrate judge released Shindler from federal detention in Seattle on his own recognizance in August, pending he wear a GPS tracking device. He pleaded guilty to armed robbery and firearm possession on Nov. 4, 2011. e Kirkland robbery was also not Shindler’s first. He robbed a Woodinville 7-Eleven convenience store in July of 2011, accord- ing to a sentencing memo- randum. He was unarmed during that robbery, in which he stole $45 in cash. In a letter to the court, Shindler explained his financial circumstances that led up to the Kirkland rob- bery. He said he purchased a home for his wife in Granite Falls in 2008 and fell behind on mortgage payments. He also suffered from anxiety and depression, according to court records. “With the stress of possibly losing our house I desperately and fool- ishly turned to gambling,” said Shindler, noting his home eventually went into foreclosure. He also apologized for his actions during the Kirkland holdup. “While I feel it is worth mentioning that the pistol was neither loaded or for that matter operable, I understand the impact my actions caused that day on the lives of so many, as well as the grave danger those ac- tions placed on the people at the bank and myself. I do sin- cerely regret those actions.” Federal prosecutors are recommending a six-year prison sentence, as well as supervised release for three years and restitution of $1,703. Shindler’s sentencing hearing is set for Feb. 16. Bothell man may face six years for robbing Kirkland bank at gunpoint Happy Valentines Day Bothell Florist The Use promo code v12rosechoc to receive a complimentary heart shaped box of Seattle Chocolates Truffles when you order a dozen or more roses for Valentine’s day. www.thebothellflorist.com 425.481.8844 www.lakestreetdiamond.com 106 Lake Street (425) 822-9440 WHISPER SWEET NOTHINGS 579482 9757 NE Juanita Drive, Suite 115, Kirkland, WA 98034 www.thebathery.com Wed-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-6pm, by appointment only, online booking only Electrolysis, facials, sugaring, waxing, lash & brow tinting, false lashes 579485 425-814-2972 12514 120th Ave NE www.cafeveloce.com KIRKLAND, WA February 13th Valentines Italian Wine Dinner Retirement Sale 107 Park Lane, Kirkland, WA 98033 425.827.0606 Sweetheart Deals 582435 By Appointment www.yoursxome.com 425.823.1133 Is he going to pop the question? 583117 Apparel Accessories Y o u r s . . . x o , M E B r i d a l & C e l e b r a t i o n Gifts Tea Room KIRKLAND CRIME