A person who robbed two FedEx drivers whereas sporting an ankle monitor for a pending gun case on the Northwest Aspect has pleaded responsible and acquired a four-year jail sentence.
Vincent Martin, 23, pleaded responsible to 2 counts of aggravated theft in change for the sentence from Decide Adrienne Davis. However he’s anticipated to be launched after serving lower than half that point.
Prosecutors charged Martin in Might with robbing two FedEx drivers earlier within the 12 months and mentioned his digital monitoring bracelet’s GPS historical past proved he was accountable.
Martin had been sporting an ankle monitor since October 2024, when he was charged in Evergreen Park with illegally possessing a firearm, in line with courtroom information.
Again on January 23, a FedEx driver stopped to ship an electronics package deal within the 5300 block of North Magnet Avenue in Jefferson Park. As he walked to the recipient’s deal with, Martin approached and supplied to signal for the merchandise, prosecutors mentioned. When the courier refused, Martin claimed to have a gun, and the 45-year-old driver handed over the field, which reportedly contained a laptop computer.
Then, on February 3, one other FedEx driver was robbed whereas making a supply within the 1300 block of West Howard Avenue in Rogers Park. Prosecutors mentioned Martin once more approached, claimed to have a gun, and drove away with a package deal.
Investigators mentioned Martin’s GPS information positioned him on the scene of the primary theft. Within the second case, detectives recognized the getaway automobile and later noticed Martin get out of it two days after the holdup. Each victims recognized him in picture lineups.
By legislation, Martin’s four-year sentence will probably be diminished to 2 years with good habits. With extra credit he has earned, the Illinois Division of Corrections expects to launch him in February 2027—about three months shy of the two-year mark.
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