Teresa M. Knowles, Attempted Bank Robbery, Illinois 2015

A brazen crime has shaken the streets of Illinois. Teresa M. Knowles, 39, has been charged with attempted bank robbery in the Northern District of Illinois.

According to the complaint, Knowles entered the Chase Bank located at 2911 Commerce Drive, Johnsburg, Illinois, on March 24, 2015, at approximately 4:36 p.m. She approached a teller window and passed a note demanding money. However, the teller refused to turn over any money to Knowles, who then left the bank.

Officer from the McHenry Police Department stopped Knowles in a vehicle matching the description of the one used in the attempted robbery.

The defendant is scheduled to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Iain D. Johnson for an initial appearance on March 31, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. in federal court in Rockford.

Attempted bank robbery carries a maximum potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison, up to 3 years of supervised release following imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, and full restitution. If convicted, the court must impose a reasonable sentence under federal sentencing statutes and the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines.

The public is reminded that a complaint is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The charge was announced by Zachary T. Fardon, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; Robert J. Holley, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Office of Federal Bureau of Investigation; Keith Von Allmen, Chief of the Johnsburg, Illinois Police Department; John M. Jones, Chief of the McHenry, Illinois Police Department; and Phillip Perlini, Chief of the Grayslake, Illinois Police Department.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael D. Love.

Mandatory Facts:

Defendant’s Real Full Name: Teresa M. Knowles
Exact Criminal Charges: Attempted Bank Robbery
City and State: Johnsburg, Illinois
Exact Date: March 24, 2015
Sentence or Outcome: Up to 20 years in prison, $250,000 fine, and full restitution
Dollar Amounts: $250,000

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