Bank Robber Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Altonio G. Graves, 39, of St. Louis, Missouri, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for two counts of Conspiracy to Commit Bank Robbery, two counts of Bank Robbery, and one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm in connection with the robberies of Laclede Community Credit Union in Alton, IL, and People’s Bank and Trust in Altamont, IL. Following his prison sentence, Graves will be on federal supervised release for 3 years. He was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $5,684.
Graves has been in custody since February 26, 2013, when he entered the People’s Bank and Trust in Altamont, Illinois wearing a long black women’s wig, a dark trench coat and a black hat with earflaps to disguise his appearance. He handed the teller a plastic grocery bag and a note which stated: “This is a robbery, I have a gun and I will use it.” The teller placed $7,390 in the bag and Graves left the bank with the money. He fled the area in a white Chrysler vehicle being driven by the same female co-defendant.
Earlier that month, on February 11, 2013, Graves entered the Laclede Community Credit Union in Alton, Illinois wearing a long black women’s wig, a black hat, and a black trench coat to disguise his appearance. Graves told the teller he had a gun, handed her a plastic grocery bag and a note demanding money. The teller placed $5,684 in the bag and Graves left the credit union with the money. Graves fled the area in a vehicle driven by his female co-defendant and was not immediately apprehended.
The case was investigated by the Alton Police Department, Altamont Police Department, the Illinois State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Ali Summers.
Graves was a previously convicted felon, having been convicted of the offense of Second Degree Murder in 1998. The female co-defendant driver, Annalise McGee, 28, of St. Louis, MO, has also pleaded guilty and is awaiting her sentencing.
The reckless crimes committed by Altonio G. Graves and his accomplice Annalise McGee left a trail of destruction and financial loss in their wake. Their actions demonstrate the severity of bank robberies and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts in bringing them to justice.
The victims of these crimes will receive the justice they deserve, thanks to the tireless efforts of law enforcement and the prosecution team. Graves’ sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of committing such heinous crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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