In federal court: Alton, Ill., man pleads guilty to armed bank robbery

The following information was released by the U.S. attorney's office for defendants appearing in federal court before U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr.

PLEADED GUILTY

Name: George R. Chesnut

Age: 47

Residence: Alton, Ill.

Charge: Two felony counts of armed bank robbery

Sentencing: Set for May 14. He faces up to 25 years in prison and a $250,00 fine on each count.

Summary: Twice during October 2008, Chesnut robbed the Bank of Missouri on Kingshighway, taking nearly $22,000. On Oct. 6 he handed the teller a note and demanded money. He lifted his shirt to expose the handle of a toy gun that looked like a handgun to the teller. Chesnut took $17,210 from the teller. On Oct. 30 he went to the bank again and took $4,640 after demanding money and flashing the handle of a toy gun.