FD-204 report of SA John W. Frazer, Jr. re David Arthur Staudt, First National Bank robbery and UFAP
Document date 23 October 1975
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FD-204 (Rev. 3-3-59)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Investigation
Copy to: 1 - USA, San Francisco 1 - USA, Milwaukee
Report of: SA JOHN W. FRAZER, JR. Office: MILWAUKEE Date: October 23, 1975
Field Office File #: MI 91-5125 Bureau File #:
Title: DAVID ARTHUR STAUDT FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SAN JOSE 414 CALIFORNIA AVENUE PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 3, 1975
Character: BANK ROBBERY
Synopsis: On 6/13/75, DAVID ARTHUR STAUDT charged by Milwaukee County authorities, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with armed robbery with information subsequently developed that he had fled the jurisdiction of Wisconsin. On 8/20/75, UFAP process obtained before U.S. Magistrate, Milwaukee, with warrant issued same date charging violation U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1073. During course of fugitive investigation, STAUDT stopped by Muskego, Wisconsin, Police Department on the night of 10/4/75 in [REDACTED b6, b7C, b7E], STAUDT subsequently escaped from Muskego police officers. A search by Bureau Agent and Muskego police officers of the vehicle in which STAUDT was driving revealed briefcase which was determined to have contained [REDACTED] in U.S. currency. Origin of money undetermined at this time and maintained in possession of Muskego Police Department including $50 obtained from STAUDT's wallet. STAUDT arrested by officers of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Police Department on evening of 10/6/75 and thereafter interviewed by Bureau Agents 10/7/75. During this interview STAUDT admitted robbing a Palo Alto bank on 10/3/75 at which time he obtained [REDACTED]. He further furnished specific details regarding the robbery and stated the money recovered in in Muskego was part of loot taken in captioned robbery. Details of robbery furnished Milwaukee Agents by Bureau Agents in Palo Alto, California, with a subsequent comparison of [REDACTED] in [REDACTED]
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DB COOPER-53908
MI 91-5125
Muskego, Wisconsin, on evening of 10/4/75. STAUDT indicted by Federal Grand Jury, San Francisco, California, 10/8/75 charging violation Title 18, Section 2113 and 924, U.S. Code. STAUDT presently incarcerated Central State Hospital, Waupun, Wisconsin, where he is undergoing psychiatric observation. Investigation continuing. ARMED AND DANGEROUS; SUICIDAL TENDENCIES; ESCAPE RISK.
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DETAILS:
Investigation in this matter was predicated on the following:
A complaint and warrant were issued out of Circuit Court of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, charging that on June 13, 1974, DAVID ARTHUR STAUDT committed an armed robbery, a felony under Wisconsin statutes 943.32(1)(b) and (2). The trial was scheduled in Milwaukee County Circuit Court April 10, 1975, in connection with this and another armed robbery matter; however, STAUDT failed to appear forfeiting $17,500 cash bond.
On August 20, 1975, an authorized complaint was filed before United States (U.S.) Magistrate JOHN C. MC BRIDE at Milwaukee by Special Agent (SA) JOHN W. FRAZER, JR. charging DAVID ARTHUR STAUDT with Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution (UFAP), U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1073. A magistrate's warrant was issued the same date and is in possession of the U.S. Marshal's Office, Milwaukee. Bond was recommended in the amount of $50,000 cash, noting that the subject had previously forfeited $17,500 bond for non- appearance.
On October 4, 1975, fugitive investigation determined that STAUDT was believed to be returning to the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area from San Francisco, California, and in this regard was believed to be attempting to contact [REDACTED b6, b7C] [REDACTED], who had preceded him by several
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weeks. [REDACTED b6, b7C] [REDACTED] Muskego, Wisconsin.
At approximately midnight, December 4, 1974, a u-haul van bearing Ohio truck license plate 4P3552 was observed in the vicinity of the aforementioned [REDACTED] residence. The vehicle was occupied by a lone white male. Officers of the Muskego Police Department began questioning the occupant of this vehicle believing him to be DAVID ARTHUR STAUDT; however, this individual furnished identification in the name [REDACTED] and denied that he was in fact STAUDT.
While an effort was being made to determine the identity of this individual, STAUDT escaped on foot from the officers and was not immediately apprehended. In making his escape he abandoned the u-haul van and its contents.
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DB COOPER-53910
Serials: MI 91-5125