ATM Thieves Arrested in Tomball
An ATM theft incident in Tomball took an unexpected turn when the suspects only managed to drive away with over $58,000 before being caught by Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
The thieves attempted to steal a Wells Fargo ATM located at N. Eldridge Parkway and Spring Cypress Road by hooking it to the back of their pickup truck. However, their escape was short-lived as deputies arrived on the scene just after 4 a.m. and spotted the truck within minutes. The suspects abandoned the truck and fled on foot, with one suspect, Earl Williams, quickly apprehended in a nearby residential area.
Williams, who had existing warrants for aggravated robbery, now faces additional charges of second-degree felony theft of an ATM and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. The second suspect managed to evade capture and remains at large.
Precinct 4 shared striking images of scattered bills, including 100, 20, and 10-dollar bills found on the street and in a yard where the suspects were apprehended.
Despite the attempt to steal a significant sum of money, the swift actions of law enforcement led to the apprehension of one suspect and the recovery of the stolen funds. The investigation into the ATM theft continues as authorities work to locate the remaining suspect.
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