MCTXSheriff arrests two suspects stealing an ATM

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- On October 23, 2024, at around 3:15 a.m., Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office District 3 Patrol Division responded to an ATM alarm at the Wells Fargo located at 22420 Community Drive, New Caney, TX. The alarm company was able to provide a description of the suspects involved and the vehicle they were driving.

An Officer with the Splendora Police Department located the suspect vehicle, and a traffic stop was attempted. The suspects failed to stop, resulting in a pursuit. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle crashed, and three suspects fled from the vehicle on foot into nearby woods. After a search for the suspects with the help of Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Canine units, Montgomery County Pct. 4 Constable Deputies, and the Department of Public Safety air support, two suspects were located and placed in custody.

The suspects have been identified as 34-year-old Elton Watson from Houston, TX, and 39-year-old Wiley Smith from Spring, TX. Both Watson and Smith have been transported to the Montgomery County Jail and have been charged with multiple felonies, including Evading with a Motor Vehicle, Theft of an ATM, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and Criminal Mischief.

The third suspect is still at large and is wanted in connection to this incident. If you have any information or know the identity of the third suspect, please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at 936-760-5800 option 3 or, to remain anonymous, call Multi-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-STOP (7867) and refer to case #24A299275.