South Bay Man to be Sentenced for the Armed Robberies of 12 Pharmacies

South Bay Man to be Sentenced for the Armed Robberies of 12 Pharmacies

A South Bay man faces sentencing Monday for committing a dozen armed robberies of chain pharmacy stores over a six-week span two years ago, sometimes assaulting and injuring victims. Makai Sanders, 23, of Hawthorne pleaded guilty in November 2024 to federal counts of conspiracy, Hobbs Act robbery — robbery affecting interstate commerce — and brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The ro…