A Sedalia resident who originally pleaded not guilty to allegedly being the getaway driver after a bank robbery nearly two years ago changed his plea in court.

According to the Sedalia Police Department, officers and detectives responded to Central Bank at 400 West Broadway for a reported robbery on December 26, 2018. The suspect fled on foot to an awaiting vehicle, and authorities identified the driver as was David A. Graves, and he was arrested the next day.

Court documents say 54-year-old Graves pleaded guilty to  a Class D Felony for Stealing of $750 or More on November 12.

The State recommended the defendant be granted an own-recognizance bond, and the case is continued for sentencing. At sentencing time, if the defendant does not fail to appear or there appears to be no new charges, the state will be recommending five years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. If the defendant fails to appear or there appears to be a new charge, then the state will be recommending a punishment it sees fit.

Graves’ sentencing hearing is scheduled to be held at 1:30 p.m. on January, 4, 2021, at Pettis County Circuit Court.