Pekin Man Sentenced After He Tied And Robbed His Mother

(6-24-15) Pekin, IL -  A Pekin man has been sentenced to nearly six months in prison for tying up his mother and robbing her.
Austin Smith pleaded guilty yesterday to burglary.  He will only have to serve half of his prison term after getting credit for time served.  

Smith will also receive two years of probation once released.  Prosecutors say the defendant climbed through the window of his mother's home in March wearing a mask and carrying a knife.  

They say Smith tied her up and tried to get money, but ended up running away without retrieving any cash.  He was caught later that day.