A bank robber who left his wallet and drivers license behind pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday.
Albert Vincent Perkins, 40, of Kansas City, pleaded guilty to robbing the First Federal Bank near Blue Ridge Boulevard and U.S. 40.
Perkins admitted that he stole $3,129 from the bank, 4227 Blue Ridge Blvd. in Kansas City, on May 7, 2009. Co-defendant Monique M. Hernandez, 42, also of Kansas City, has also pleaded guilty to her role.
Perkins entered the bank and approached a teller counter, according to court documents. Perkins was holding a checking brochure and a wallet. Perkins leaned toward the clerk, told her to be quiet and give him all the $100 bills. He placed the wallet and brochure on the counter and handed the teller a plastic bag. The teller put money in the bag and handed it back to Perkins, whom she described as “very agitated and nervous.” Perkins turned and left the bank, leaving his wallet on the counter.
Law enforcement officers used Perkins’ driver’s license and another photo from the wallet to identify him. Hernandez admitted that she entered the bank ahead of Perkins to case the building, then reported back to him what she learned shortly before the robbery occurred.
Perkins and Hernandez are each subject to a sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison without parole, plus a fine up to $250,000. Sentencing hearings will be scheduled later.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney David A. Barnes. It was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department. Perkins pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert E. Larsen.
