A Poughkeepsie man is facing 20 years in prison after being convicted of a third armed robbery, according to authorities.

Prosecutors say Hans Altidor fired off a pistol before stealing $1,400 from a Newburgh gas station last July. He is set to be sentenced in April.

Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler released a statement thanking New York State Police for their assistance in the investigation.

In it, he also stressed the importance of giving such offenders lengthy sentences.

“Violent recidivists are crime drivers whose criminal conduct demands that they be separated from society,” he said. “We must protect our communities from violent offenders through proactive policing, thorough investigations and dedicated prosecution.”