March 23rd 2024.
A group of young bank robbers, known as the "little rascals," made headlines when they were recently apprehended. The surprising part? One of the suspects is only 11 years old. The trio is accused of robbing a Wells Fargo in Houston, Texas on March 14th. Witnesses initially thought they were teenagers, ranging from 14 to 18 years old. However, the Houston bureau of the FBI released surveillance footage on Twitter, giving them the nickname "little rascals" and asking for the public's help in identifying them.
The tweet read, "Recognize these 'little rascals'? Believe it or not, they just robbed the Wells Fargo at 10261 North Freeway. If you know who and where they are, please contact the police immediately or @crimestophou at 713-222-TIPS. #HouNews." After seeing their children on social media, two of the suspects' parents turned them in to the police. They were then taken into custody.
Although the FBI did not disclose any details about the arrests, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office confirmed that the boys are facing charges of second-degree felony robbery by threat. ABC 13 reported that the young robbers passed a threatening note to a teller and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash. While they were suspected of being armed, no weapon was actually presented. However, a weapon and a distinctive item were later recovered by authorities.
Due to their age, the names of the suspects and further information will not be released to the public. Retired juvenile district court judge Mike Schneider expressed surprise at the ages of the younger two suspects, stating that it is uncommon for such young children to commit a bank robbery. He also suggested that an adult may have been behind the crime, saying, "Because kids face less severe punishments, it is not uncommon for adult offenders to manipulate them into committing crimes."
In Texas, anyone over the age of 10 who is involved in a serious crime can face serious consequences. Juveniles, defined as individuals between the ages of 10 and 17, could be placed on probation until they turn 18 or be sent to a juvenile detention center until they turn 19. The 16-year-old suspect could also be tried as an adult, but this is not a likely scenario according to a criminal defense attorney.
It is concerning to see children involved in such serious crimes, and it is important for parents and authorities to work together to prevent and address these issues. As Young Jeezy once said, "It takes a village to raise a child," and it is crucial for all members of the community to come together to support and guide our youth.
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