3 Texas Juveniles Dubbed 'the Little Rascals' — Ages 11, 12 and 16 — Accused of Bank Robbery

“Little Rascals” Alleged Robbers.Photo:FBI Houston

FBI Houston

The FBI has arrested three minors in connection with a bank robbery in Houston, Texas, the agencyannouncedon Tuesday.

“All three bank robbery suspects known as the ‘little rascals’ are in custody,” the agency announced on X (formerly Twitter).

Earlier, on March 14, the agency alleged ina post on Xthe trio had allegedly robbed a Wells Fargo bank in Houston.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office, who is investigating the case, said the boys came into the bank and allegedly showed a threatening note to a teller,ABC 13reported.

The FBI said they fled on foot. The agencyreleased photosof the juvenile suspects in its March 14 announcement.

“Recognize these “little rascals”? Believe it or not they just robbed the Wells Fargo at 10261 North Freeway,” the post said.

Experts have expressed shock at the age of the suspects.

“The age of the younger two, that’s unusual for a bank robbery,” retired juvenile district court judge Mike Schneider told ABC13. “It’s one of the first times I’ve seen that.”

Schneider also suggested there may have been an adult behind the alleged crime.

“Because kids have a punishment that is less severe, it is not uncommon for adult offenders to get them to commit crimes," he told the outlet.

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If they are convicted, they could face probation until they are 18, or juvenile prison until they turn 19, a criminal defense attorney told ABC 13.

source: people.com