NH Bank Robber, Out On Supervised Release, Robs Again: Marshals

CONCORD, NH — A convicted New Hampshire bank robber, released from prison on a three-year supervised release program last month, was accused of vehicle theft in one state and bank robbery in a second state during the past two weeks, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

Matthew Gangi, 66, with a last known address of Pittsfield, was released from prison on March 23 after serving eight years for bank robbery. He was put on a three-year period of supervised release, according to Jeffrey White, a deputy marshal, but was found to be in violation eight days later, accused of stealing a vehicle in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

"Due to the serious nature of Mr. Gangi’s criminal history and how rapidly he was in violation, the U.S. Marshals made this case a very high priority," White said. "The U.S. Marshals were able to determine that Gangi fled New England in the stolen vehicle to the southern United States. This information was shared with the U.S. Marshals offices from Texas to California."

Gangi, investigators later learned, drove the stolen vehicle, without any issues, to Arizona. On Monday, he was accused of robbing the Arizona Bank & Trust in Phoenix, Arizona.

"As a result of this robbery, the U.S. Marshals in Arizona intensified their search and located the stolen vehicle that Gangi was last known to be driving in a motel parking lot in Tucson, AZ," White said. "After a short period of surveillance, Gangi left the motel and was stopped and arrested without incident."

Gangi is being held at the Central Arizona Detention Center pending a court appearance on supervised release and bank robbery charges.

"The arrest of Gangi is a perfect example of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies throughout the country working together for a common goal," noted David Gonzales, the U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona.

Nick Willard, District of New Hampshire, U.S. Marshal, added, "The network of U.S. Marshals and their fugitive task forces spans across the entire United States and around the globe. It was only a matter of time before Mr. Gangi would be caught and back in jail where he belongs."

Gangi, according to superior court records, has a several priors dating back to the 1980s including forgery, armed robbery, and theft by deception charges.

Editor's note: This post was derived from information supplied by the U.S. Marshals Service and does not indicate a conviction. This link explains the removal request process for New Hampshire Patch police reports.

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