Watervliet man gets 5 years for 2nd Avenue Stewart’s robbery
Michael Reyes, a graduate of Columbia University, has spent over a decade reporting on Albany's economic landscape. His previous roles include business journalism at the Daily Gazette and freelance work for several financial publications. He specializes in uncovering the effects of local policies on small businesses and entrepreneurship.
More from Michael →
WATEVLIET, N.Y. (WNYT) — A Watervliet man who robbed a Stewart s Shop is headed to state prison. The Albany County District Attorney s Office announced Friday that Keven Stebbins, 37, was sentenced to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty in Albany County Court to second-degree attempted robbery. Investigators said that on Jan. 19, just before 5 p.m., Stebbins went into the Stewarts convenience store on 2nd Avenue, approached a cashier and handed him a note demanding money. He flashed what appeared to be a firearm and handed over a bag, police said. The cashier complied and Stebbins left the store with $580.62 in cash, police said. RELATED: Watervliet man arrested in connection with armed robbery On Jan. 22, University at Albany Police spotted the vehicle Stebbins used to flee after the robbery. Deputies with the Albany County Sheriff s Office then stopped the vehicle and took Stebbins into custody. Watervliet Police later carried out a search warrant at Stebbins