Monte Clayton Lynch, Bank Robbery, Missouri 2019
St. Louis, MO - A notorious bank robber was indicted yesterday for a string of brazen heists that left a trail of terror in his wake. Monte Clayton Lynch, 49, of Saint Louis County, Missouri, was charged with one felony count of bank robbery stemming from a string of six bank robberies that occurred last summer.
According to court documents, Lynch entered the St. Louis Community Credit Union on Chippewa Street in Saint Louis on July 26, 2019, passing a teller a note demanding cash and threatening to use a gun. The teller handed Lynch approximately $5,100 in cash, which he took from the credit union after ensuring it had no dye packs. This was the first of at least six bank robberies that Lynch performed over 17 days, with robberies in Saint Louis, Missouri; Nashville, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; Tyrone, Georgia; and Prattville, Alabama.
In a shocking admission, Lynch later confessed to his crimes, revealing that he was motivated by his cocaine addiction. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating this case, with Assistant United States Attorney Jason Dunkel handling the case.
If convicted, Lynch faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In determining the actual sentences, a judge is required to consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide recommended sentencing ranges.
Charges set forth in the Indictment are merely accusations and do not constitute proof of guilt. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Statistics:
- Defendant: Monte Clayton Lynch
- Criminal Charge: Bank Robbery
- City and State: Saint Louis, Missouri
- Exact Date: July 26, 2019
- Sentence or Outcome: To be determined
- Dollar Amount: $5,100
Categories:
- Violent Crime
Tags:
- bank robbery
- Saint Louis
- Missouri
- FBI
- U.S. Attorney's Office
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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