ELMHURST, IL — Three men from Texas have been arrested in Elmhurst, Illinois, for allegedly orchestrating a “bank jugging” scheme — a tactic where criminals follow bank customers after cash withdrawals to steal their money. The suspects, identified as Jamond D. Johnson (27) of Windemere, Jontrey R. Houston (24) of Houston, and Anthony D. Mackintrush (24) of Dallas, are now facing multiple charges, including vehicle burglary, theft, and drug possession.
The incident occurred on May 29, when Elmhurst Police responded to a report of a vehicle break-in in a store parking lot. A witness described a man breaking into a car before fleeing in a gray SUV. The vehicle was later tied to a second similar burglary.
The victim, who had recently withdrawn cash from a nearby bank, reported that his vehicle was locked and that he had noticed the same gray SUV parked next to him earlier. Surveillance footage showed the SUV had a fake Tennessee temporary registration tag.
Later that day, officers located the SUV parked in a handicapped spot outside a Wells Fargo Bank. Inside were all three suspects. Officers discovered stolen cash, a metal window punch, cannabis, and a pill containing a controlled substance.
Charges Filed:
Jamond D. Johnson (Windemere, TX):
Burglary of a motor vehicle
Theft
Unlawful possession of cannabis by a passenger
Jontrey R. Houston (Houston, TX):
Burglary of a motor vehicle
Theft
Improper use of registration
Unauthorized use of handicapped parking
Anthony D. Mackintrush (Dallas, TX):
Unlawful possession of a controlled substance
All three were booked into DuPage County Jail.
Elmhurst Police Chief Michael McLean emphasized the role of the city’s public safety camera network in identifying the suspects. “They made the mistake of coming back to our community,” McLean said. “Fortunately, our surveillance tools allowed for swift apprehension.”
Authorities warn the public to remain alert when withdrawing large sums of cash and to be aware of their surroundings to avoid becoming targets of similar crimes.
