Mathew Eugene Hovious, Bank Robbery, Nevada 2018

Reno Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robbery, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

A shocking display of brazen thievery was brought to a close yesterday as Mathew Eugene Hovious, 47, of Reno, Nevada, pleaded guilty to robbing a US Bank located inside a Safeway. According to court documents, Hovious committed the heinous crime on October 23, 2017.

On the day of the robbery, Hovious approached a bank teller and handed them a note, stating: 'Sorry, I have to do this.' The note went on to read: 'I have a gun and a friend outside. We will use it. Do not pursue. $50s, $20s, $10s only. No dye packs or Transponders. I will kill you.'

The teller, understandably shaken, handed Hovious an envelope containing approximately $2,600 in cash. Hovious then fled the scene, leaving behind a trail of destruction and fear.

Hovious faces the maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine at the time of sentencing. The case was investigated by the FBI, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Rachow prosecuting the case.

United States District Judge Larry R. Hicks accepted the guilty plea, bringing an end to this harrowing tale of bank robbery. Sentencing is scheduled for June 4, 2018.

As the people of Reno look to put this ordeal behind them, they can take solace in knowing that justice is being served. However, the severity of the crime cannot be overstated, and the community will be keeping a close eye on Hovious's sentencing. The question on everyone's mind is: what drove Hovious to commit such a heinous crime?

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nv/pr/reno-man-pleads-guilty-bank-robbery