Anchorage Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Bank Robbery
On August 2, 2016, Scott Hartvig McDowell, 49, of Anchorage, walked into the Alaska USA Federal Credit Union located at 777 Juneau Street in Anchorage and presented a note to the teller asking her to empty the cash drawer. McDowell asked for $50 and $100 bills. The teller gave him approximately $2,700 in U.S. currency.
McDowell was apprehended several days later by law enforcement. Yesterday, he was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sharon L. Gleason to serve four years in prison for his conviction for bank robbery, followed by three years of supervised release. McDowell was also ordered to pay $2,700 in restitution.
According to Acting U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder, McDowell’s history of thefts and robberies caught the attention of Judge Gleason, who reflected on the severity of bank robberies and their impact on tellers and customers. Bank robberies are terrifying experiences for those who are only there to work and conduct legitimate transactions.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kelly Cavanaugh prosecuted this case for the United States.
Acting U.S. Attorney Schroder commends the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Anchorage Police Department for the successful investigation and prosecution of this case.
As a result of this case, McDowell will spend four years behind bars for his crime, a sentence that serves as a reminder that bank robberies will not be tolerated in our society.
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Key Facts
- State: Alaska
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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