Current:Home > News'Little rascals,' a trio of boys, charged in connection to Texas bank robbery, feds says -Streamline Finance
'Little rascals,' a trio of boys, charged in connection to Texas bank robbery, feds says
View
Date:2025-04-27 12:50:02
A trio of boys, whom federal authorities dubbed the "little rascals", were charged Tuesday in connection to the robbery of a Wells Fargo in Houston, Texas. "Little rascals" is also the name given to the kids featured in the classic "Our Gang" series and the name of the 1994 movie remake titled "Little Rascals".
The alleged robbers were ages 11, 12 and 16, FBI's Houston Field Office said in a post on X. The three minors are "charged locally with robbery by threat," the social post said.
Robbery by threat is a second-degree felony, according to the Texas Statutes.
Due to the trio being minors, the FBI did not release their names or additional details, according to the X post.
Before bringing the "little rascals" into custody, FBI Houston shared surveillance pictures of the trio on March 14 on its X account. Witnesses at the bank told authorities the alleged robbers were between 14-18 years old, according to the FBI's social post.
After the alleged robbery, the trio fled on foot, the X post said.
Bank robberies:Man sentenced to 17 years for series of 2023 bank robberies, including one in Pueblo
Parents turned the 'little rascals' into authorities, reports say
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, while inside the Wells Fargo, the boys passed a "threatening note" to the bank teller, ABC 13 reported. The trio were believed to be armed but did not show a weapon, the Houston-based TV station said.
Two of the boys were identified when their parents came forward to authorities, according to ABC 13. A law enforcement agency detained the third boy after recognizing him during a fight, the TV station reported.
The sheriff's office told ABC 13 that authorities found a weapon and a "distinctive item pictured in one of the photos."
Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected]
veryGood! (938)
Related
- Nevada attorney general revives 2020 fake electors case
- Who Is Olympian Raven Saunders: All About the Masked Shot Put Star
- Pregnant Cardi B Details Freak Accident That Nearly Left Her Paralyzed
- US jury convicts Mozambique’s ex-finance minister Manuel Chang in ‘tuna bonds’ corruption case
- The Grammy nominee you need to hear: Esperanza Spalding
- Christina Applegate Shares Surprising Coping Mechanism Amid Multiple Sclerosis Battle
- Pregnant Cardi B Details Freak Accident That Nearly Left Her Paralyzed
- After 'hell and back' journey, Tara Davis-Woodhall takes long jump gold at Paris Olympics
- Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault charge
- Nick Viall Fiercely Defends Rachel Lindsay Against “Loser” Ex Bryan Abasolo
Ranking
- Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie return for an 'Encore,' reminisce about 'The Simple Life'
- Oregon city at heart of Supreme Court homelessness ruling votes to ban camping except in some areas
- Christina Applegate Shares Surprising Coping Mechanism Amid Multiple Sclerosis Battle
- Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat abruptly retires after disqualification at Olympics
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
- Simone Biles Details Bad Botox Experience That Stopped Her From Getting the Cosmetic Procedure
- DeSantis, longtime opponent of state spending on stadiums, allocates $8 million for Inter Miami
- Harris and Walz head to Arizona, where a VP runner-up could still make a difference
Recommendation
What to watch: O Jolie night
'Criminals are preying on Windows users': Software subject of CISA, cybersecurity warnings
Explorer’s family could have difficulty winning their lawsuit against Titan sub owner, experts say
Christian Coleman, delayed by ban, finally gets shot at Olympic medal
Bill Belichick's salary at North Carolina: School releases football coach's contract details
Team USA's Grant Holloway wins Olympic gold medal in 110 hurdles: 'I'm a fireman'
Pregnant Cardi B Details Freak Accident That Nearly Left Her Paralyzed
AP Week in Pictures: Global