A Manchester resident, Jesse Hippolite, has acknowledged his involvement in a bank robbery, as stated by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack. Hippolite, 37, admitted to committing the crime in a New Hampshire federal court.
The incident took place on February 4, 2025, when Hippolite, who was previously convicted for similar offenses in New York, robbed a credit union in Manchester. On the day of the robbery, he disguised himself with a gray beanie, scarf, sunglasses, and gloves. Presenting a note to three tellers, he demanded $100,000 in $100 bills, specifying no use of dye packs and requesting the return of the note. He managed to escape with $3,139. However, he was later identified from surveillance footage after removing his scarf.
The U.S. District Judge Paul J. Barbadoro has set Hippolite's sentencing for August 4, 2025. The theft's potential penalties include a prison term of up to 20 years, three years of supervised release, and a fine that could amount to $250,000 or double the obtained gain, depending on which is higher.
The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Manchester Police Department, with additional support from the U.S. Probation Office. The case is in the hands of Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander S. Chen.
