A brazen bank robbery in San Antonio, Texas, has landed a 51-year-old man behind bars for 151 months. Edward Mesquiti, along with his accomplice Jacob Sanchez, robbed the BBVA Compass Bank on Goliad Road on February 27, 2014.

According to court records, Sanchez, 40, entered the bank wearing a mask and brandished a gun, forcing an employee to hand over cash. The getaway vehicle, a white Tahoe, was driven by Mesquiti. The San Antonio Police Department responded swiftly, and with the help of a helicopter, tracked down the vehicle and apprehended Sanchez.

However, Mesquiti attempted to flee, ramming the Tahoe into a police cruiser and eventually abandoning the vehicle. He was pursued on foot and arrested a short time later. Two San Antonio police officers suffered injuries during the ordeal. Mesquiti was on parole for a Bexar County robbery conviction at the time of his arrest.

Mesquiti’s accomplice, Jacob Sanchez, pled guilty to one count of bank robbery on May 20, 2015. He was subsequently sentenced to 84 months in prison and three years of supervised release on September 23, 2015.

Mesquiti, on the other hand, was found guilty by a jury on July 7, 2015. United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr., and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, San Antonio Division, announced the sentencing.

United States District Judge Xavier Rodriguez handed down the 151-month sentence, along with three years of supervised release for Mesquiti. The bank robbery was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the San Antonio Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Sarah Wannarka prosecuted the case on behalf of the Government.

The brazen bank heist has left a trail of consequences for both Mesquiti and his accomplice. It serves as a stark reminder of the severity of the law and the consequences of committing such crimes.