Sioux City, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — The Chicago man who knocked off the bank in Sanborn last year has plead guilty and has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.

Authorities say 40-year-old Del Evans Junior walked into Sanborn Savings Bank at 1pm January 22nd, 2024, handed the teller a note demanding money, fled with the loot, and went into his residence down the street. He peacefully surrendered after authorities from the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Department; Sanborn, Hartley, and Sheldon Police Departments; and the Iowa State Patrol set up a perimeter and called him out. The clothing he wore during the robbery, the bank’s money, and the torn-up note were found inside.

The Federal Burea of Investigation participated in the investigation and the case was prosecuted by Forde Fairchild – the Assistant United States Attorney for Northwest Iowa.

Evans pled guilty in September and was sentenced this week. He had previously been convicted of four armed robberies, four unarmed robberies, an attempted robbery, and escape. He had only been out of prison for two months when he committed the crime in O’Brien County.