Cody Williams was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in “Hook and Chain” ATM burglary sprees; court documents show that over $400,000 was stolen.
PROSPER, Texas — A Houston man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a multi-year crime spree involving ATM burglaries across Texas and Arizona.
Cody Williams, 27, plead guilty to conspiracy to commit bank theft and was sentenced to 60 months in prison on Wednesday, authorities said.
Williams was also ordered to pay $71,639 in restitution.
According to court documents, the crimes took place between June 2020 and June 2024 and involved what investigators described as “Hook and Chain” burglaries. The method involved stealing a truck, attaching hooks and chains, and using the vehicle to rip doors off ATMs to access cash inside. Last month, three men were arrested in White Settlement for breaking into a convenience store and ripping an ATM out from inside the business.
Authorities say the spree included multiple burglaries in Texas and Arizona, including an incident at Texas Bank on South Preston Road in Prosper.
The conspiracy resulted in more than $400,000 in stolen bank funds, along with significant property damage, according to court documents.
Officials said the case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide Department of Justice initiative aimed at combating violent crime, transnational criminal organizations, and illegal immigration. The case was investigated by the FBI, the Fort Worth Police Department, and the Pottsboro Police Department.