Second Waco Teen Arrested in December Armed Robbery

Authorities say 18-year-old acted as getaway driver in theft of earbuds and luxury belt.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:39pm

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Waco Police have arrested an 18-year-old they believe acted as the getaway driver in an armed robbery late last year, where another teen allegedly stole earbuds and a luxury belt at gunpoint.

Why it matters

Armed robberies involving teen suspects have been an ongoing concern in Waco, with the city seeing an increase in youth-related violent crime in recent years despite overall crime rates declining.

The details

According to police, the 18-year-old suspect was involved in an incident in December where another teen robbed a victim at gunpoint, taking earbuds and a luxury belt. The 18-year-old is accused of serving as the getaway driver in the robbery.

  • The incident occurred in late December 2025.
  • The 18-year-old suspect was arrested by Waco Police last week.

The players

Waco Police

The local law enforcement agency in Waco, Texas that made the arrest in this case.

18-year-old suspect

The teen who was arrested and accused of acting as the getaway driver in the armed robbery.

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The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing challenge Waco faces in addressing youth-related violent crime, underscoring the need for continued community-based prevention and intervention efforts to steer teens away from such dangerous activities.