Omaha Man Sentenced for Bank Robbery

United States Attorney Deborah R. Gilg announced that Jesus Acosta Robles, 49, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced in federal court in Omaha for Bank Robbery.  The Honorable Joseph F. Bataillon sentenced Robles to 63 months in prison.  There is no parole in the federal system.  After his release from prison, Robles will begin a three year term of supervised release. 

On August 13, 2012, Robles robbed the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 4650 South 24th Street, Omaha, Nebraska.   During the robbery, Robles took from Wells Fargo Bank an amount totaling approximately $297.00.  Omaha Police responded to the robbery, at which time responding officers located Robles hiding in bushes approximately 1-2 blocks from the Wells Fargo Bank.

This case was investigated by the Omaha Police Department.