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Kansas City Man Found Guilty In String of Armed Robberies


A federal jury in Kansas City, Kansas returned guilty verdicts in a string of seven armed robberies against 21-year-old Abasi Baker.

The Kansas City, Missouri man faces sentencing on 21 robbery and firearms counts.

During trial, prosecutors presented evidence Baker committed seven robberies including:

Jan. 6: Payday Loans, 7636 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
Jan. 10: Radio Shack, 7612 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
Jan. 12: Payday Loans, 10327 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kan.
Jan. 16: Dollar Store, 8144 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.
Feb. 16: Check Into Cash, 11044 Quivira, Overland Park, Kan.
Feb. 22: Check Into Cash, 15241 W. 135th, Olathe, Kan.
March 3: Radio Shack, 6945 W. 75th, Overland Park, Kan.

Co-defendant Mark R. Davis is awaiting trial.

Sentencing is set for Dec. 15. Baker faces the following penalties:
Armed robbery: A maximum penalty of 20 years without parole in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000 on each count.
Brandishing a firearm in a robbery: Not less than seven years and not more than life without parole and a fine up to $250,000 on each count.
Unlawful possession of a firearm after a felony conviction: A maximum penalty of 10 years and a fine up to $250,000 on each count

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