Michael Robinson, a former manager of a Walgreens in Washington D.C.'s Chinatown, has been sentenced to 147 months in prison. The sentence was handed down by the U.S. District Court for his involvement in seven inside-job robberies at the store. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced the sentencing.
Robinson pleaded guilty earlier this year to charges including conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce by robbery and using a firearm during a crime of violence. In addition to his prison term, he will serve five years of supervised release and pay restitution amounting to $7,245.75.
The announcement was made with FBI Acting Director Steven J. Jensen from the Washington Field Office also present.
Robinson's co-defendants, Kamanye Williams, Gianni Robinson, and London Teeter, are awaiting sentencing. Teeter is another former manager at Walgreens.
Court documents reveal that the group orchestrated armed robberies at the Chinatown Walgreens almost monthly starting July 2023 when either Robinson or Teeter were on duty as managers. They used their positions to gather information about cash transfers and security presence within the store.
During these incidents, Williams entered the store disguised and armed, demanding money from employees and Special Police Officers guarding the premises. He accessed secure areas using codes provided by Robinson or Teeter before fleeing with stolen cash.
Robinson admitted that he and Teeter would review surveillance footage post-robbery to improve their tactics for future crimes. They even discussed making robberies appear more authentic by having Williams assault them during these events.
Despite increased security measures taken by Walgreens following these crimes, including hiring armed Special Police Officers, the conspirators continued their activities unabated.
The case was investigated by the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force with help from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Martin alongside former Assistant U.S. Attorney Justin Song and former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Monica Svetoslavov.
