Smash-and-Grab Crew Leader Sentenced to 240 Months
Alexandria, VA – Walter Douglas, 34, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 240 months in prison for his role in a series of smash-and-grab robberies.
According to court documents, Douglas was a leader of a smash-and-grab robbery crew that committed over twenty robberies in the Washington, D.C. area and elsewhere. The crew entered various high-end retail establishments as a group, and through force and intimidation, stole merchandise from the stores.
Douglas and his crew stole over $1,000,000 in merchandise during the robbery spree from retailers such as Tourneau, Cartier, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus.
The case was investigated by the FBI and the Fairfax County, Arlington County, Montgomery County, Baltimore County, Richmond, and Upper Merion Police Departments. Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan Fahey and Special Assistant United States Attorney Edward Reilly prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.
As part of his sentence, Douglas was also ordered to pay $1,251,978.75 in restitution to the victims of these robberies.
The sentencing was announced by United States District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema.
August 8, 2013, Douglas pleaded guilty to his role in the smash-and-grab robberies.
The total amount stolen during the robbery spree was $1,251,978.75, including $1,000,000 in merchandise.
Defendant: Walter Douglas, 34, of Washington, D.C.
Criminal Charge: Role in a series of smash-and-grab robberies.
City and State: Alexandria, VA.
Exact Date: August 8, 2013.
Sentence: 240 months in prison.
Restitution: $1,251,978.75.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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