On May 15, 2025 Devante Boyd (DOB: 1/26/1995) formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to Armed Robbery, a class X felony, and was sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Boyd will serve 18 months mandatory supervised release following his release from prison. Judge Karen Wall presided over the plea and sentencing. The People presented evidence that on August 7, 2022, an employee of a convenience store on Gilbert Street in Danville, was approached outside the building by two men, one of whom was carrying a shotgun. Both men followed the victim into the store. The man with the shotgun ordered the victim to empty a cash register into a bag, stealing over $300.00 in United States Currency. The second man filled a trash bag with cigarettes and cigars. Both men then exited the store and fled northbound. A short distance to the north, the clothing worn by the suspects was found discarded. DNA found on the clothing was tested and matched Devante Boyd. Additionally, records obtained through a search warrant showed Boyd’s cell phone was at the store during the robbery and at the location where the clothing was found. The second suspect has not been identified. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the Danville Police Department for their efforts during the investigation of this case. She added, "Armed robbery is a violent crime that endangers innocent lives and undermines the safety of our entire community. My office is fully committed to ensuring that those who commit these offenses face serious consequences for their actions." THIS IS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT ANY RELEVANT INFORMATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.