Man Admits To Westside Bank Robberies

LOS ANGELES, CA — A 46-year-old man pleaded guilty Tuesday to two federal counts each of bank robbery and attempted bank robbery for crimes that occurred last year in Hawthorne and Los Angeles and netted about $2,100.

Michael Jerry Miles Jr. admitted to trying to rob a Wells Fargo bank branch at 11727 W. Olympic Blvd. in West Los Angeles on Dec. 4 by handing the teller a note, according to his plea agreement. The teller sounded the silent alarm and Miles left empty-handed.

The following day, Miles robbed a nearby Pacific Commerce Bank branch at 11300 W. Olympic Blvd. After handing the teller a note, the defendant took about $375 and left the bank, according to the plea document.

Miles also admitted robbing a Union Bank branch at 12801 S. Hawthorne Blvd. using a demand note that stated he was armed. The teller handed over about $1,750.

The next day, Miles returned to the Hawthorne bank and confronted a different teller with a note. The employee opened his drawer to show Miles there was no money inside, and the would-be robber left without any cash, according to his plea agreement.

Each count carries a maximum sentence of 25 years in federal prison. Sentencing is scheduled for July 24.

Miles' hometown was not immediately available.

City News Service