Madison S. Hill, Armed Bank Robbery, Nebraska 2024

Omaha Man Sentenced for Armed Bank Robbery

On May 20, 2023, 30-year-old Madison S. Hill of Omaha, Nebraska, committed a brazen armed bank robbery. Hill entered a bank in Omaha while brandishing a handgun, jumped over the front counter, and demanded that bank employees open the vault and teller drawers. The employees complied, and Hill made off with over $76,000.

A customer who witnessed the robbery pursued Hill while calling police. Law Enforcement responded to the bank and investigated the robbery, eventually identifying Hill through the assistance of crime stoppers tips and other community assistance.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Great Plains Violent Crimes Task Force and the Omaha Police Department. United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced that Madison S. Hill was sentenced on September 11, 2024, in federal court in Omaha for bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.

Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Hill to 154 months’ imprisonment and to pay $50,000 in restitution. There is no parole in the federal system. After his release from prison, Hill will be required to complete a 5-year term of supervised release.

Hill’s brazen actions put the lives of innocent bank employees and customers at risk. The severe sentence handed down by the court reflects the seriousness of the crime and the need for accountability.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of community involvement in fighting crime. The tips and assistance provided by the community were instrumental in identifying the perpetrator and bringing them to justice.

Mandatory Facts:

Defendant: Madison S. Hill
Criminal Charges: Bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence
City and State: Omaha, Nebraska
Exact Date: May 20, 2023 (crime date), September 11, 2024 (sentencing date)
Sentence: 154 months’ imprisonment and $50,000 in restitution
Dollar Amounts: $76,000 stolen from the bank

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