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Former Walgreens Manager Sentenced for Coordinated Inside-Job Robberies in D.C.’s Chinatown
5/11/2026, 8:15:52 PM
Inside-Job Robberies and Sentencing Overview
London Teeter, 22, former manager of a Walgreens in Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown, received a 32-month federal prison sentence on May 9 2026 for orchestrating seven inside-job robberies between July 2023 and February 2024. The scheme netted roughly $29,000. After serving her term, Teeter will be placed on three years of supervised release.
Background and Operational Details
Teeter used her manager-office codes and cash-transfer knowledge to inform Gianni Robinson, nephew of co-manager Michael Robinson. Robinson relayed the timing to Kamanye Williams, who entered the office armed, seized cash, and exited through a rear door. The conspirators timed the robberies with cash transfers despite surveillance cameras, and Walgreens hired a private security officer who was injured in the final robbery.
Key Participants
- London Teeter – Former manager and coordinator.
- Michael Robinson – Co-manager, uncle of Gianni.
- Gianni Robinson, 28 – Middleman who relayed timing.
- Kamanye Williams, 26 – Armed robber who accessed the safe.
- Younger Robinson – Received a 10-year-and-six-month sentence.
Timeline
- July 18 2023 – First robbery; Teeter posed as a victim.
- Jan 9 2024 – Sixth robbery; Teeter again acted as a victim.
- Feb 2024 – Seventh robbery; police arrest followed.
- Feb 22 2024 – Teeter arrested.
- Feb 13 2025 – Pleaded guilty to conspiracy.
- May 9 2026 – Sentencing.
Financial Impact and Legal Outcomes
The conspirators stole $28,983 (reported as “about $29,000”). Prosecutors characterized the loss as a coordinated effort that exploited internal knowledge of cash handling procedures. Sentences imposed: Teeter – 32 months; Michael Robinson – 12 years (12 years 3 months in one report); Kamanye Williams – 16 years 6 months; Younger Robinson – 10 years 6 months.
Official Statements
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro noted that prosecutors sought a substantially longer term, that sentencing guidelines recommended 87-108 months, and emphasized that the case underscores the need for robust safeguards against insider threats.
Criticism of Sentencing
Pirro’s office called the 32-month term “significantly lighter” than the guideline range and argued it fails to adequately safeguard District residents. The office had originally sought a 100-month sentence, more than eight years, reflecting the seriousness of the offense.
Conflicting Reports and Gaps
Sources differ on the exact amount stolen ($28,983 vs. “about $29,000”) and on Michael Robinson’s precise sentence (12 years vs. 12 years 3 months). Gianni Robinson’s role and sentencing are not detailed.
Why It Matters / Impact
The case highlights vulnerabilities in retail cash-handling processes and the potential for insider collaboration to undermine security. It also illustrates the challenges faced by businesses that rely on private security personnel to protect high-value assets.
Verbatim Quotes
- “London Teeter was a key architect of a seven-month scheme that repeatedly turned her own workplace into a crime scene,” — Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for D.C.
- “The sentencing guidelines called for 87-to-108 months. This sentence, which is significantly lighter, does little to protect the citizens of the District.” — Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for D.C.
Future Supervision
Following her prison term, Teeter will serve three years of supervised release, during which federal authorities will monitor compliance with release conditions.
