In January 2006, Tyrone Cherry (Top) and Genaia Moore (Bottom) robbed a stand-alone ATM machine on the corner of WT Harris Blvd & The Plaza. The robbery occurred on January 6, 2006 at 2:23 in the afternoon.According to the Federal Complaint, Cherry & Moore overpowered an employee working on the ATM machine and got away with $64,000 in cash and the employee's firearm.
The federal indictment states an employee of Express Teller Services was removing daily transaction receipts from a small room located on the side of the ATM. She was approached by the two suspects and Ms. Moore pushed the victim inside the room, causing her to hit her head.
As Ms. Moore continued to push the victim around and steal her firearm, Mr. Cherry stood watch, wearing an Express Teller employee uniform shirt. Ms. Moore ordered the employee to open the vault. Cherry and Moore fled with $64,000 in cash.
A witness saw the attack and called police. In addition, the witness documented the plate number for the minivan the suspects were driving. In short time, police located Cherry- since the van was registered in his name. Four months later, Moore was arrested by federal agents.In September 2006, both suspects agreed to a plea deal with the Federal Government. Days later, Cherry withdrew his guilty plea and requested a new attorney represent him. As of today, Cherry is still awaiting trial.
Moore continued with her guilty plea. On June 15, 2007, a Judge sentenced Moore to serve eight years in prison for her part in the bank robbery. After she is released from prison, she will be on supervised release for three years. In addition, she is required to pay restitution to Bank of America (the owner of the ATM) and the victim in this case.