Bank Robber Caught in Clinton, Iowa

Clinton, IA – In a brazen daylight robbery, Shane Roger Hoiland, 21, allegedly stormed into the Clinton National Bank on February 25, 2013, and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

According to federal authorities, Hoiland, a resident of Clinton, Iowa, has been charged with the bank robbery in a federal indictment returned by a grand jury on January 22, 2014. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Clinton Police Department.

Hoiland made his initial appearance in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 13, 2014. He is currently being held in custody pending the resolution of the case.

As in all criminal cases, the indictment is merely an allegation. Hoiland is presumed innocent until proven guilty. If convicted, Hoiland faces a maximum term of imprisonment of twenty years and a maximum fine of $250,000.

The case is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa. Any media inquiries should be directed to Kevin VanderSchel, First Assistant United States Attorney.

The brazen bank robbery sent shockwaves through the small community of Clinton, Iowa, leaving residents shaken and wondering if the perpetrator would be caught. After a lengthy investigation, federal authorities finally apprehended Hoiland, bringing a sense of relief to the community.

As the case moves forward, residents of Clinton, Iowa, are left to ponder the motivations behind the bank robbery. Was it a desperate attempt to make ends meet, or a calculated move to line the pockets of a cunning thief? The answers will have to wait until Hoiland stands trial for the crime.

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