‘Bank jugging’ caught on camera in west Houston

Houston police detectives are investigating a violent "bank jugging" robbery that happened in the 11100 block of Westheimer on May 31, 2019. Houston police detectives are investigating a violent "bank jugging" robbery that happened in the 11100 block of Westheimer on May 31, 2019. Photo: Houston Police Department Photo: Houston Police Department Image 1 of / 11 Caption Close ‘Bank jugging’ caught on camera in west Houston 1 / 11 Back to Gallery

A pair of thieves were caught on camera beating a man during an apparent "bank jugging" robbery in west Houston.

The May 31 heist was captured on surveillance video. A man had just made a withdrawal from the Chase bank in the 11500 block of Westheimer and drove to his work in the 11100 block of Westheimer.

As he got out of his car, a black Dodge Charger pulled up behind him, according to the Houston Police Department. Two men exited the Charger and rushed up to the man, one of whom punched him in the head, video shows.

The victim fell to the ground and struggled with the two men, who ultimately made off with a money bag containing an undisclosed amount of cash, police said. Detectives did not release a detailed description of the suspects.

Anyone with information about the robbery is urged to call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

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