Three Texas Men Arrested in Illinois for Bank "Jugging" Scheme

ELMHURST, Ill. — Three men from Texas were arrested and charged in connection with a bank "jugging" incident in Elmhurst, Illinois, the Elmhurst Police Department announced on June 1, 2025. The suspects, hailing from Dallas, Houston, and Windemere—a small community just outside Austin—allegedly targeted a bank customer, stole cash, and were linked to additional criminal activity before their apprehension.

According to the Elmhurst Police Department, the incident occurred on May 29, 2025, when the trio followed a victim from a Wells Fargo Bank in Elmhurst after the individual withdrew cash. The suspects allegedly broke into the victim’s car to steal the money and were later connected to a second burglary. Elmhurst Police Chief Michael McLean explained, "Jugging is when criminals watch victims withdrawing money from their bank, then follow them to another location to steal cash either by breaking into their cars or robbing them."

At approximately 1:25 p.m. on May 29, officers located a gray SUV parked in an accessible parking spot near the front doors of the Wells Fargo Bank. Three men were inside the vehicle and were taken into custody. A search revealed a metal window punch, stolen cash, cannabis, and a pill containing a controlled substance, according to police reports.

The suspects were identified as:

• Jamond D. Johnson, 27, of the 5400 block of St. Lo, Windemere, Texas, charged with burglary of a motor vehicle, theft, and unlawful possession of cannabis by a passenger.

• Jontrey R. Houston, 24, of the 5800 block of Overdale St., Houston, Texas, charged with burglary of a motor vehicle, theft, improper use of registration, and unauthorized use of handicapped parking.

• Anthony D. Mackintrush, 24, of the 9700 block of Forest Ln., Dallas, Texas, charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

All three were booked into DuPage County Jail, where they await further legal proceedings. The Elmhurst Police Department emphasized the growing concern of "jugging" crimes, urging residents to remain vigilant, conceal cash after withdrawals, and report suspicious activity immediately.

This case highlights a rising trend of "bank jugging," where criminals target individuals leaving financial institutions to steal freshly withdrawn cash. Authorities encourage the public to stay aware of their surroundings and vary their routes after banking to avoid becoming victims.

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