(Radio Iowa) – An Illinois man who was convicted of robbing a northwest Iowa bank is sentenced to eight years in federal prison. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, 38-year-old Leon Sutton, of Chicago, received the prison term after he pleaded guilty to bank robbery in May. The court says Sutton entered Iowa State Bank in Sheldon about noon on June 3rd, 2021, armed with a handgun, and demanded money.

Sheldon Police officers were able to trace the recently purchased car Sutton was driving back to him through video surveillance and the previous owner of the car. Sutton fled to Chicago, where he was apprehended.

In addition to eight years in federal prison, Sutton will also serve three years of supervised release.