Wayne Rolling, Bank Robberies, Nebraska 2018

An Omaha man has been sentenced to 64 months in prison for his role in three brazen bank robberies that shook the Omaha metro area in November 2017.

Wayne Rolling, 25, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced on June 4, 2018, by Chief United State District Court Judge Laurie Smith Camp for his conviction on charges of bank robbery. Rolling was also placed on supervised release for three years and ordered to make restitution to the victim banks.

The bank robberies occurred within a span of one week in November 2017. Rolling targeted three financial institutions in the Omaha area, including two SAC Federal Credit Union locations and a First National Bank of Omaha branch, all located inside Hy-Vee stores throughout the city.

In each of the bank robberies, Rolling was unarmed but presented demand notes to the tellers, according to investigators. The brazen heists sent shockwaves through the community, with many residents expressing concern for the safety of local financial institutions.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Omaha Police Department. The collaborative effort between the two agencies helped bring Rolling to justice and ensure that those responsible for the bank robberies would be held accountable.

Rolling's sentence serves as a reminder that bank robbery is a serious crime with severe consequences. The FBI and local law enforcement agencies will continue to work together to prevent and investigate such crimes, ensuring the safety and security of our communities.

The exact amount of restitution ordered for Rolling to pay to the victim banks was not specified in the sentencing documents.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ne/pr/omaha-man-sentenced-bank-robberies-1