ROCKFORD – A Volo woman tied to several area bank robberies in the area has been charged by federal authorities.

Charges against Teresa M. Knowles, 39, were filed in federal court last week stemming from an attempted robbery at Chase Bank at 2911 Commerce Drive in Johnsburg.

Police were called to the bank on March 24 after Knowles had allegedly handed a teller a note demanding money. Knowles reportedly fled the area without any cash from the bank and later was stopped driving a gray Nissan Quest by McHenry police in the 1600 block of Richmond Road.

Johnsburg police arrested Knowles on the scene.

Knowles was charged in state court last week with burglary and unlawful possession/use of a registration plate.

Authorities said Knowles is also tied to other Chase Bank robberies in Crystal Lake and Grayslake. Police said the Grayslake robbery attempt was made earlier in the afternoon the same day as the Johnsburg incident.

In federal court, attempted bank robbery carries a maximum potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison, up to three years of parole, a fine of up to $250,000, and and order to pay full restitution.

Meanwhile, Knowles remains in custody at the McHenry County Jail. She's scheduled to appear Tuesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Iain D. Johnston in U.S. Northern District of Illinois Court in Rockford.