North Texas ‘Jugging’ Robbery Leads to 7-Year Sentence

A North Texas man has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for a violent “jugging” robbery that targeted an ATM technician, a case that federal prosecutors say reflects a growing pattern of organized theft in the state.

Authorities reported that the incident occurred when a bank employee servicing an ATM was followed from a branch and robbed at gunpoint. During the attack, the victim was struck and restrained while the suspect fled with cash. Federal investigators later identified and arrested the man responsible.

Although the crime took place outside Houston, jugging-style robberies have also been reported across the Greater Houston area in recent years, making the case relevant for residents who may face similar risks.

Why it matters

Federal officials say jugging crimes often involve suspects watching bank or ATM users withdraw money, then following them to another location to carry out the robbery. The seven-year sentence underscores the seriousness with which investigators and prosecutors are treating these cases.

Local law enforcement agencies in Texas, including those in Houston, continue to warn residents and business operators to stay vigilant when carrying cash or handling ATM services.

This article is a summary of reporting by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Read the full story here.