Three suspects arrested in White Settlement Christmas Eve ATM theft caught on viral video

Police say all stolen cash recovered and additional charges possible in related cases across North Texas

Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:56pm

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Three men have been arrested in connection with a Christmas Eve ATM theft that was caught on surveillance video and widely shared online. The suspects are facing first-degree felony charges of engaging in organized crime for their alleged roles in the heist, which involved ripping an ATM out of a 7-Eleven store in White Settlement, Texas using a stolen SUV and a metal cable.

Why it matters

ATM thefts and burglaries have been an ongoing issue in North Texas, with criminals often targeting convenience stores and using increasingly brazen tactics. This case highlights the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies to track down suspects and recover stolen cash, as well as the role that viral video footage can play in generating public tips that aid investigations.

The details

According to authorities, one suspect is accused of entering the store and attaching the chain to the ATM, another is accused of driving the stolen Yukon used to rip it out of the building, and a third is accused of operating a separate getaway vehicle with stolen plates. Police said surveillance video showed one suspect smashing a window with a sledgehammer before running inside to attach the cable as shelves of chips and candy toppled around him. The driver then accelerated, ripping the ATM through the storefront and striking a parked vehicle as the suspects fled.

  • The incident occurred just before 3:45 a.m. on Dec. 24, 2025.
  • Police obtained three felony arrest warrants tied to the White Settlement case over the following months.

The players

Jay Gerard Jones Jr.

A 28-year-old suspect facing first-degree felony charges of engaging in organized crime.

Aaron Tre Vuentae Rabon Alex

A 26-year-old suspect facing first-degree felony charges of engaging in organized crime.

Bronya Keshawn Freeman

A 24-year-old suspect facing first-degree felony charges of engaging in organized crime.

Detective Geovanny Ramirez

The lead investigator who worked with other agencies to determine if similar ATM thefts across North Texas were connected.

Chief of Police Christopher Cook

The White Settlement police chief who praised the collaborative effort that led to the arrests.

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What they’re saying

“The case required extensive investigation, partnerships, and quick work by our investigative team.”

— Christopher Cook, Chief of Police

What’s next

Additional charges have been filed in related cases across North Texas, and police say the investigation is ongoing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing problem of organized ATM thefts in North Texas, as well as the importance of collaborative law enforcement efforts and the role that viral video footage can play in aiding investigations. It also raises questions about the security measures needed to protect businesses and communities from such brazen criminal activity.