Man Sentenced For Robbing 87-Year-Old Customer At Restaurant

SUITLAND, MD — A Suitland man has been sentenced to prison for robbing an 87-year-old customer at McDonald's.

According to evidence presented by the prosecution, around 1 p.m. May 5, 2024, the 87-year-old victim was purchasing gift cards from the McDonald’s restaurant located at 4100 Wisconsin Avenue NW. Video footage from the restaurant showed Aaron Herndon, 39, approach the victim from behind, as he was exiting the restroom, and reach into the victim’s jacket pocket and take his wallet. Multiple witnesses saw Herndon take off on foot. He was arrested later that same day by law enforcement, wearing the same clothing he wore at the time of the robbery, according to the prosecution.

Herndon pleaded guilty on Dec. 17, 2024. The judge sentenced him to 18 years of prision and also ordered three years of supervised release.