Chicago Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Prison for Violent Bank Robbery
A Chicago man has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for his role in a violent North Side bank robbery that was foiled by a GPS tracker hidden inside the stolen cash.
25-year-old Troy Luckett was sentenced to 135 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Franklin Valderrama after pleading guilty to bank robbery by force and brandishing a firearm during a violent crime. His alleged accomplice, 23-year-old Kendall Sullivan, still has pending charges.
The robbery occurred on December 23, 2023, at Byline Bank located at 7050 North Western Avenue. Luckett and Sullivan entered the bank, with Sullivan brandishing a loaded gun and demanding cash from a teller while Luckett positioned himself nearby.
During the robbery, a quick-thinking teller managed to slip a GPS tracker into one of the money stacks before handing it over.
As the robbery unfolded, two customers entered the bank and were ordered to lie on the floor at gunpoint by Luckett. When they attempted to escape, Luckett chased them down, grabbed one by the collar, and dragged them back inside the bank.
Police were able to track the GPS signal and locate two vehicles that were traveling with it. One driver tried to obstruct the officers to help the other vehicle escape. However, officers managed to apprehend Sullivan after a foot pursuit and recovered the exact amount stolen from the bank, along with two loaded handguns from a discarded jacket.
Initially denying involvement, Luckett claimed he was in the area for a Grindr hookup. However, his phone was found inside the bank, casting doubt on his story. Investigators also discovered firearm cases in Luckett’s vehicle that matched the guns recovered from Sullivan.
Luckett’s sentence of 11 years and three months in prison, followed by supervised release, was handed down. The defense sought a 10-year term, arguing that Sullivan orchestrated the robbery, while prosecutors pushed for 15 years due to the violence and threat posed to customers and employees.
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