HOUSTON – Houston police said an employee of Qatar’s consulate was followed from a Galleria area bank in May.

Investigators said two men thought the driver of the Mercedes-Benz had money, and pounced when he pulled into the parking garage of the office building where the consulate is located on Post Oak Boulevard.

Police said the pair tried to break the windows, but didn’t count on the vehicle having enhanced safety glass.

Police said the duo tried to break all four windows, the windshield and the sunroof. Police said they didn't get in, but still caused $11,000 in damage.

Jamarcus Wilson, 21, and Christopher Randle, 21, were charged with felony criminal mischief on the local level.

Recently, unsealed federal indictments show both have also been indicted on federal charges of damaging foreign government property. Court documents say the vehicle belongs to the government of Qatar.

Police said Randle was arrested in May and accused of the same crime in a different case in Meyerland. Police said Wilson was arrested on outstanding municipal court warrants.

Police said both men are also being investigated for links to a large “bank jugging” group. Police use that term for when a person is followed from a bank and have their money stolen when they stop.

Police said this type of crime has become prevalent over the last several years.

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