ROCKFORD, IL – In a shocking turn of events, a DeKalb man has been sentenced to almost eight and a half years in prison for the brazen robbery of a Jimmy John’s in DeKalb and Heartland Bank and Trust in Sycamore.
KEVIN HAGEMEIER, 26, pleaded guilty to two counts of Hobbs Act Robbery in December of 2022. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston.
According to court documents, Hagemeier entered the Jimmy John’s and presented a note to the employee that stated, ‘This Is A Robbery I have a gun in my waist Don’t make me use it and You’ll be able to go home. Give me all the money in the drawer or else some bad thing may happen.’
Hagemeier then received the money in the register and left the scene of the robbery with the help of an accomplice. Just a couple of days later, Hagemeier entered Heartland Bank with a similar note, demanding $1,400 from the bank employees.
The investigation into the robberies was a joint effort between the DeKalb Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The government was represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert S. Ladd.
The sentence is a significant blow to Hagemeier, who will now face the consequences of his actions. The people of DeKalb and surrounding areas can now breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that justice has been served.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of community policing and the need for residents to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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