A 38-year-old Hoopeston man who admitted robbing a business has been sentenced to six years in prison. Matthew Hofer pleaded guilty in Vermilion County to a single count of robbery.

Hofer admitted holing up the 112 Wine and Coffee Shop in Hoopeston July 3. He implied he was armed while ordering a clerk to take the money from the register. Hofer took the cash and was arrested by Hoopeston police shortly after the holdup.

He was given credit for 83 days served and other counts of theft and aggravated robbery were dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea.  Vermilion County court records show Hofer had previous convictions for possession of methamphetamine, burglary, obstructing justice, domestic battery and driving under the influence.

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