WICHITA – A 33-year-old Hutchinson man has been sentenced to more than 19-years in federal prison for three armed robberies, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today.

Michael L. Currie was sentenced to 234-months. He entered guilty pleas to three counts of robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm during a robbery.

In his plea, Currie admitted that on Dec. 14, 2010, he robbed the Pic Quick convenience store at 1000 W. 30th in Hutchinson armed with a .22 caliber rifle, which he used to threaten the store clerk. He fled the store with the money.

Then on Dec. 18, 2010, he robbed Knipes Liquor Store at 600 S. Main in Hutchinson. He was armed with a pellet rifle, which he used to threaten the store clerk before fleeing with the money.

Finally, on Dec. 27, 2010, he attempted to rob the Kwik Shop convenience store at 1701 N. Monroe in Hutchinson. He was armed with a pellet pistol, which he used to threaten the store clerk. He demanded money but left without any cash after struggling with the store clerk.

The case was investigated by the Hutchinson Police Department, along with assistance from the FBI.